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     Emily Lee Goff was born on October 24, 1924 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 She married Paul Wellman Elmore, son of Howard Earnest Elmore and Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan, on March 9, 1945 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of March 9, 1945,her married name was Elmore.¹ Emily Lee Goff and Paul Wellman Elmore were divorced on September 22, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-8686.⁴ Lois Eliene Brown was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on January 19, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,2,3 She married William Howard Elmore, son of Howard Earnest Elmore and Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan, on March 6, 1951 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,5,3 As of March 6, 1951,her married name was Elmore.³ Lois Eliene Brown died on May 22, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 84.^1,4,5 She Lois B. Elmore, 84, of Roanoke, Va., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. She was born January 19, 1926, a life long resident of Roanoke and a daughter of the late Louise W. Brown and Rucker C. Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Elmore and sister, Jane B. Richardson. Surviving are her brother-in-law, James R. Richardson Sr; niece and husband, Cindy R. and David J. Buckley; nephew, James (Rusty) R. Richardson Jr; great-nieces, Meghan E. Buckley, Leslie R. and husband, Adam Wright; great-nephews, David J. Buckley, Patrick L. Buckley and Peter A. Buckley; greatgreat-nephew, Aiden J. Wright; life long friends, Mary Dane and Ralph Fuller; dedicated special friends, Loni Stoneman and Ricky Birch, and their daughters, Madison and (Ellie); neighborhood friend, Don Vaughn. She graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1944. Following graduation she worked for Shenandoah Life Insurance Company, retiring after more than 30 years of service. She was a long time member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Light at Evergreen Burial Park. The Rev. Dr. Louis Strickler will officiate. Burial will follow there in Evergreen. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on May 24, 2010.¹

     William Joseph Lantz Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 He was born on May 5, 1927 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 He married Margaret JoAnne Elmore, daughter of Howard Earnest Elmore and Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan, on August 30, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.³ William Joseph Lantz Sr. died on December 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 90.⁴ He William J. Lantz, 90, of Bedford, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 11, 2017. He was the loving husband of Mary Lantz. Bill was born Thursday, May 5, 1927 in Vinton, Va., a son of Alonza G. Lantz and Minnie J. Lantz. He was the youngest of their ten children. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Leah Duvall, Floyd Hodges III (Cindy), and Antonio Oliver (Paul); nine grandchildren; and a special nephew, Maurice Fisher. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. After the war, he had a 32 year career with for N.W. Railroad. He later worked in criminal justice for the department of alcohol and drugs as a residential technician. Bill was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford. A celebration of William's life will take place at 12 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bedford. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on December 14, 2017.⁴

     James Melvin Walker Sr. was buried at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 227-16-7151.⁸ He was born on May 6, 1920 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,3,4,7 He married Kathleen Virginia Elmore, daughter of Howard Earnest Elmore and Ethel Elmira Virginia Hogan, on September 26, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4,6 James Melvin Walker Sr. died on January 18, 2006 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 85.^8,2,5 He James Melvin Walker Sr., age 85, of Richmond, passed away on January 18, 2006 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Elmore Walker. He is survived by his children, Bonnie W. Payne and husband, Bill, Sue W. Saenz and husband, David, and James M. Walker Jr. and wife, Peggy; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; his sister, Dorothy Felty. Mr. Walker was a WWII Navy veteran, retired part of management from C&P Telephone Company, a member of Masonic Lodge Westhampton #302, The Richmond Volunteer Militia, and one of the founding members of the Cavalier Rifle and Pistol Club. Memorial services will be held at the Bliley Funeral Homes' Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mills Road, Saturday 3 p.m. Fellowship to follow. Interment private. on January 20, 2006.²

     Benjamin Hughes Durvin was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,4 He was born on April 29, 1886 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,4,5 He married Sarah Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of Ott Jackson "Ottie" Elmore and Laura Lee Craft, on May 1, 1925 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^6,7,3,4 Benjamin Hughes Durvin died on June 16, 1962 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia, at age 76.^2,4

     Josephine Roberta Elmore was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on March 17, 1909 at Virginia.^3,7,1,6 As of August 20, 1932,her married name was Litz.² She married Conrad Beverly Litz on August 20, 1932 at Los Angeles Co., California.^8,2,9 Josephine Roberta Elmore died on April 30, 1970 at Cocoa Beach, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 61.^7,9,6 She Services for Mrs. Josephine E. Litz, 61, of Rt. 1, Box 115, Cocoa, will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home in Cocoa. Burial will be held at a later date in Tazewell. Va. Mrs. Litz died Thursday evening at her residence. Survivors include her husband, Conrad B. Litz, Cocoa; one son, Conrad B. Litz, Jr., Cocoa, one daughter, Mrs. Joanna Ramsey, Cocoa; her mother, one brother, one sister and three grandchildren. on May 2, 1970.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 527-18-2023.⁸ Kathryn Campbell Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on September 22, 1907 at Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Sep 22, 1910 but this is impossible because she was enumerated in the Apr 1910 Census.^3,8,7 As of May 9, 1937,her married name was Horak.⁹ She married Harold Albert Horak on May 9, 1937 at Maricopa Co., Arizona.^9,7,1 Kathryn Campbell Elmore died on March 23, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.⁷

     Harry Robert Elmore was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 226-42-1542.⁹ He was born on January 22, 1904 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^9,2,3,4 He married Mary Christain Royall on August 23, 1928.^10,1,11,4 Harry Robert Elmore ELMORES LIKED - MR. and MRS. HARRY R. ELMORE and little daughter, JANIE JO, were delightfully taken by surprise when they returned to Gretna last week to find a multitude of their friends assembled at their home, the house set in order, the pantry filled with provisions and a warm diner smoking on the board. This is Mr. Elmore’s third year as principal of the Gretna Consolidated School, and he was gratified by this remarkable demonstration of affection and esteem in which he and Mrs. Elmore are held by the citizens and patrons of the school. on August 12, 1949.¹² He died on June 14, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 88.^9,1,4 He Harry Robert Elmore, former deputy superintendent of the state Department of Education, died yesterday at his home in Richmond. He was 88. A native of Tazewell, Mr. Elmore joined the department as assistant superintendent in 1960 after serving 17 years as superintendent of schools in Pittsylvania County. He retired in 1971. Previously, Mr. Elmore served as a school principal in Danville and in Pittsylvania County, and was a teacher in Tazewell County. He attended public schools in Roanoke and graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1927 with a bachelor's degree. Mr. Elmore signed a baseball contract with the Detroit Tigers, but decided to pursue a career in public education. From 1930 to 1934, he taught history, government and English at Tazewell High School, where he also was a coach. Mr. Elmore completed a master's degree in 1934 at the University of Virginia. He did additional graduate work at the University of Southern California. Mr. Elmore served as principal of Gretna High School in Pittsylvania County from 1934 to 1937. Survivors include his wife, Mary Christian Royall Elmore; and two daughters, Janie Jo Vansant of Virginia Beach and Kathryn Rice of Richmond. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reveille United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Westhampton Memorial Park. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 W. Cary St. Road, Richmond, Va. 23221 or to the Tuckahoe Rescue Squad, 1101 Horsepen Road, Richmond, Va. 23229. on June 15, 1992.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-5858.⁵ Conrad Beverly Litz was born on December 26, 1906 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^5,1,3,4 He married Josephine Roberta Elmore, daughter of Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore and Josephine Campbell Smythe, on August 20, 1932 at Los Angeles Co., California.^6,2,7 Conrad Beverly Litz died on April 19, 2007 at Cocoa, Brevard Co., Florida, at age 100.^5,1 He COCOA - Conrad B. Litz, 100, died Thursday, April 19, 2007 at his home in Cocoa. Conrad was born in Welch, WV. He came to Brevard in 1948 from Tazewell, VA. He served in the Army During the second World War. He attended Washington-Lee Uni versity. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cocoa. Conrad is survived by his son, Conrad Litz, Jr. of Tazewell, VA; daughter, Joanna Ramsey of Cocoa; grandchildren, Roberta Masse, Leann Watson, Conrad Litz, III; and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. Calling hours are 10 a.m., Thursday, April 26th at First United Methodist Church, Cocoa. Followed by the service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Tazewell, VA. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, FL 32922. Wylie-Baxley in Rockledge is in charge of arrangements. on April 22, 2007.¹

     Charles Lewis Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,7 He was born on November 26, 1866 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1865.^4,2,3,7 He married Elizabeth Jane Conner, daughter of Daniel R. Conner and Lydia "Liddie" Poff, on February 17, 1887 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Charles Lewis Conner died on January 20, 1941 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^3,7

     His Social Security Number was 526-07-9852.⁴ Harold Albert Horak was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on August 19, 1909 at Omaha, Douglas Co., Nebraska.^6,4 He married Kathryn Campbell Elmore, daughter of Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore and Josephine Campbell Smythe, on May 9, 1937 at Maricopa Co., Arizona.^7,3,2 Harold Albert Horak died on August 17, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 92.^6,4,3 He HORAK, Harold A., 92, of Roanoke, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2002. He was born August 19, 1909 in Omaha, Neb., son of the late Frank Harold and Minnie McGahey Horak. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn E. Horak; and his brother, Jesse Horak. Mr. Horak retired as Auditor of Colonial American National Bank. He was an avid golfer and a former member of Hidden Valley Country Club. His survivors include his son, Robert H. (Robbie) Horak and his wife, Donna; grandson, Travis R. Horak, all of Roanoke. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2002 at Oakey's South Chapel with the Rev. Carol Johnston officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel and Crematory. on August 19, 2002.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 226-72-9298.⁴ Mary Christain Royall was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.² She was born on January 6, 1907 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^4,3 She married Harry Robert Elmore, son of Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore and Josephine Campbell Smythe, on August 23, 1928.^5,1,2,6 As of August 23, 1928,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Mary Christain Royall died on May 12, 1999 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 92.^4,2,6 She Mary Christian Royall Elmore died May 12, 1999. She was born in Tazewell, Va., the daughter of state Senator and Mrs. John Powell Royall. She was the widow of Harry R. Elmore who served as Pittsylvania County superintendent of schools in Chatham, Va., from 1942-1960 and then as deputy state superintendent in Richmond until his retirement in 1968. Chris was a graduate of Longwood College where she was president of the student body in 1927-28. She studied at Hollins College and at the University of Virginia. She was a member of Reveille United Methodist Church where she was a former lay leader, president of the United Methodist Women, Sunday School teacher and administrative board member. She was a former member of the Tuckahoe Woman's Club, the Garden Club of Virginia and the DAR. She is survived by two daughters, Jo Elmore Vansant and her husband, William G. Vansant Jr., of Virginia Beach and Kathryn Rice and her husband, Kenneth E. Rice, of Charlotte, N.C; two grandsons, Kenneth E. Rice Jr. and his wife, Pamela Ford Rice of Sterling, Va., and Robert C. Rice and his wife, Jill Waring Rice, and their son, Adam, of Richmond; three brothers, W. Archer Royall of Alexandria, E.G. "Dick" Royall of Bluefield, W.Va., and R. Bowen Royall of Tazewell; and one sister, Ellen Royall Story of Suffolk. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Westhampton Memorial Park followed by a memorial service at Reveille United Methodist Church at 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the West Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, Richmond. Memorial contributions may be made to Reveille United Methodist Church, 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, Va. 23221, or to the American Cancer Society. on May 13, 1999.²

     Clifton Ernest/Earnest Elmore was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Pfc U.S. Army WWII."^8,2 His Social Security Number was 229-09-3456.⁹ He was born on February 4, 1907 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^9,8,1,2,3 He married Esther Anna Pendleton on April 12, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,10,2 Clifton Ernest/Earnest Elmore died on September 20, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 75.^8,2

     His Social Security Number was 225-05-6916.¹¹ Charles Shelton "Cub" Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on November 3, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^11,10,2,3,4 He married Octa Marie Jones on November 13, 1937 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^10,12 Charles Shelton "Cub" Elmore and Octa Marie Jones were divorced on November 12, 1986 at Craig Co., Virginia.³ Charles Shelton "Cub" Elmore died on March 15, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^11,1,2 He ELMORE, Charles Shelton, 83, of Salem and formerly of New Castle, died Monday, March 15, 1993, in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Betty Elmore of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Lester Foutz of Salem; two brothers, Elmer Elmore of New Castle, William Elmore of North Carolina; one sister, Oveta Elmore of New Castle; three grandchildren, Lester Foutz Jr., Sherry Foutz, Charles V. Elmore; one great-grandson, Jacob Foutz. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 18, 1993 at 2 p.m., Sherwood Memorial Park with Rev. David Neal officiating. Friends may call at Lotz Salem Chapel. on March 17, 1993.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-16-3469.⁹ Mary Oveta Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on July 25, 1904 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^9,3 She died on October 26, 2000 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 96.^9,2,10 She ELMORE, Mary Oveta, 96, of New Castle, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2000. She was the daughter of the late James Robert and Pearl Elmore. Also preceded in death by her brothers, Clifton, Sheldon and Elmer Elmore. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, William and Reba Elmore of Stoneville, N.C; sisters-in-law, Sarah Jane Elmore, Esther P. Elmore, both of New Castle; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 30, 2000, 2 p.m. at the New Castle Christian Church with Jim Morris, Dr. Ernie Johnson and Johnny Elmore officiating. Interment will follow at Westview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle. on October 28, 2000.¹

     Dr. William Henry Book Elmore was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-05-6917.¹⁰ He and Mary Jane Barren were divorced.¹¹ Dr. William Henry Book Elmore was born on September 15, 1912 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^{1,10,2,3,4,5,12} He married Mary Jane Barren on April 1, 1943.¹¹ Dr. William Henry Book Elmore married Reba Sherwood on January 25, 1963 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,13,6 Dr. William Henry Book Elmore died on April 17, 2003 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 90.^1,10,5,12 He ELMORE, Dr. William H., 90, of 302 S. Kennedy Street, Suite 111, Eden, N.C., died Thursday, April 17, 2003, at Brian Center in Eden. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 20th at 2 p.m., Central Christian Church. Burial to follow in Overlook Cemetery. Dr. Elmore was a charter member of Central Christian Church and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Prior to his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, he worked as a Physical Therapy Technician for approximately 15 years and was licensed by the U.S. Public Health Service. During his military service, he served as an X-Ray and Physical Therapy Technician in several Army hospitals. He holds a certificate in X-Ray from the School for Medical Technicians at Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He received his Dr. of Chiropractic (D.C.) at Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1948 and was licensed in North Carolina the same year. Dr. Elmore did his graduate work at Logan Basic College of Chiropractic and Palmer Chiropractic College. He practiced a short time in High Point, N.C., Carthage, Texas and approximately 40 years in Eden. Dr. Elmore was active in various professional organizations during his career which included the American Chiropractic Association; the North Carolina Chiropractic Association; he served 15 consecutive years in the House of Delegates, ACA Chiropractic Association; and was a Fellow in the International College of Chiropractors DTA Honorary Fraternity. He is survived by his wife, Reba Sherwood Elmore of Eden, N.C; daughter, Janet Farmer of Eden, N.C. He was preceded in death by his parents, James R. and Pearl Elmore; sister, Oveta Elmore; and brothers, Sheldon, Clifton and Elmer Elmore. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fair Funeral Home. We, the family, would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Kevin Howard for all the care that he gave him. Many thanks, also, to Eden Ridge, Brian Center and Morehead Memorial Hospital for their loving care. on April 19, 2003.¹

     Bernie Elmer Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,10 He was born on March 26, 1917 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Sarah Jane Huffman on July 30, 1966 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,11 Bernie Elmer Elmore died on November 7, 1997 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^1,5 He ELMORE, Bernie Elmer, 80, of New Castle, passed away Friday, November 7, 1997. He was a life long member of the New Castle Christian Church and active in the Craig County Rescue Squad for many years. During World War II, he served in the Army and also worked at the V.A. Hospital in Salem for over 18 years. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Sarah Jane Elmore; brother, William Elmore of Eden, N.C; a sister, Oveta Elmore of New Castle; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, November 10, 1997 at New Castle Christian Church with Dr. Ernie Johnson and Jim Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Huffman Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle on November 9, 1997.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-4133.² Esther Anna Pendleton was buried at Crowder Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 21, 1913 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,2 She married Clifton Ernest/Earnest Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on April 12, 1933 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 As of April 12, 1933,her married name was Elmore. Esther Anna Pendleton died on November 21, 2004 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^3,2,5 She Esther P. Elmore, 91, of New Castle, Va., passed away Sunday, November 21, 2004 in Roanoke, Va. She is predeceased by her husband, Clifton E. Elmore; parents, John and Hannie Pendleton; sisters, Linda Pendleton, Elsie Layman and Eleanor Unroe; brothers, James and William Pendleton. Esther is survived by her children, Allen Elmore and his wife, Mandy of Roanoke and Johnnie Elmore and his wife, Carol of BlueField, Va; grandchildren, Deitra (Craig) Holmes, Katie (Mark) Gobble, Robert (Mary) Elmore, Mark (Tonya) Elmore, Rhonda Elmore, Rhoda (Warren) Whitaker, and John David Elmore; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth McClanahan and Eva (Lawrence) Vines; brothers, Herbert Pendleton and Jesse "JC" (Barbara) Pendleton; several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Family will receive friends Friday, November 26, 2004 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at New Castle Christian Church, Rt. 311, New Castle, Va., where a memorial service celebrating Esther's life will be held at 11 a.m. with Dr. Ernie Johnson and Pastor Jim Morris officiating. Interment Crowder Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Castle Christian Church Building Fund, New Castle, Va. 24127. Arrangements Lotz Salem Funeral Home, Salem, Va. and Paitsel Funeral Home, New Castle, Va. on November 23, 2004.³

     Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^6,3 His Social Security Number was 238-24-9903.⁷ He Orville changed his name to Worth Freeman because he was a conscientious objector to serving in WWII.^4,8,6 Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore was also known as Worth Fred Freeman.^6,3 He married Jean Stamey.⁶ Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore was born on August 22, 1901 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^7,2,6,3 He married Nannie Myrtle Matkins on July 30, 1921.⁸ Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore and Nannie Myrtle Matkins were divorced before 1953.^9,10 Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore died on February 4, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^7,6,3

     Maynard T. Conner was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 16, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Iddings book has a birth date of Jan 6, 1911.^2,1 He died on February 20, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.²

     Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^5,2,3 His Social Security Number was 719-03-5616.⁸ He was born on January 30, 1904 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^8,5,3,4 He married Gladys Stone Black on April 19, 1924 at Craig Co., Virginia.^9,2,10 Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore died on January 16, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 70.^5,2,10,3 He New Castle - Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore, age 70, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Black Elmore; six sons, Leonard Lewis Elmore, Roanoke; Roger Elmore, Tecomesah, Kansas; Charles E. Elmore, Covington; Ronald D. Elmore, Vinton; Robert N. Elmore, New Castle; Johnny M. Elmore, New Castle; two daughters, Mrs. Lonis C. Smith, Salem; Mrs. R. B. Combs, New Castle; four brothers, Worth Freeman Elmore, Richmond; Leon Elmore, Jacksonville, Fla; Herbert Elmore, Fred Elmore, both of Roanoke; one sister, Mrs. Lois Laughton, Roanoke; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, New Castle, with internment in Huffman Memorial Cemetery. Boitnott Funeral Home is handling arrangements. on January 17, 1975.²

     Nannie Myrtle Matkins was buried at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery, Archdale, Randolph Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on January 23, 1899 at North Carolina; Her death certificate has a birth year of 1898.^1,2,3 She married Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore, son of Arthur Washington Elmore and Lettie Mae Pedigo, on July 30, 1921.⁴ As of July 30, 1921,her married name was Elmore.⁴ Nannie Myrtle Matkins and Rev. Orville Arthur aka "Worth Freeman" Elmore were divorced before 1953.^1,5 Nannie Myrtle Matkins died on July 19, 1966 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 67.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 225-80-1209.² Gladys Stone Black was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on February 4, 1906 at Virginia.^2,5 She married Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore, son of Arthur Washington Elmore and Lettie Mae Pedigo, on April 19, 1924 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,6,1 As of April 19, 1924,her married name was Elmore.¹ Gladys Stone Black died on February 9, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^2,4,7 She ELMORE, Gladys Black, 95, of New Castle, passed away Friday, February 9, 2001. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Clifton Elmore, sons, Leonard Lewis (Bud) Elmore, Charles Ernest Elmore, Roger Eugene Elmore. She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Johnnie and Diane Elmore, Robert and Jean A. Elmore, Ronnie and Mary Elmore, Jean V. Elmore, Judy Elmore, Juanita Elmore; daughters and son-in-law, Bettie R. B. Combs, Marie and Lonis Smith; 21 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 10, 2001 at Huffman Memorial Park with Rev. Jay Robinette officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Craig County E.M.S., P.O. Box 81, New Castle, Va. Arrangements by Paitsel Funeral Home. on February 10, 2001.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 231-05-7127.⁵ Lois Mae Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She married John L. Laughon.^6,7 Her married name was Laughon.¹ Lois Mae Elmore was born on October 1, 1906 at Virginia.^1,5 She died on January 31, 1981 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.¹

     Abbott Washington "Pete" Elmore married Lila Josefina Unknown.⁴ Abbott Washington "Pete" Elmore was buried at El Angel Cemetery, Lima, Peru.⁴ He was born on September 5, 1909 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on November 19, 1961 at Lima, Peru, at age 52.⁴

     Leon Ernest Elmore Jacksonville, FL. - Leon E. Elmore, age 68, formerly of Roanoke, VA, died suddenly in Jacksonville, FL. He is survived by his wife, Sally Petty Elmore; one son, James G. Elmore of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Mrs. LeRoy Grubbs and Mrs. Raymond Wheeldon, both of Jacksonville; one brother, Herbert A. Elmore of Roanoke; four grandchildren in Jacksonville. Funeral services and burial will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at Hardage Funeral Home, Jacksonville, FL.⁸ He was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^9,10,5 His Social Security Number was 223-03-6281.¹¹ He was born on July 30, 1912 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,11,4,5 He married Sally Gordon Petty on April 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,8,3 Leon Ernest Elmore died on June 2, 1981 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 68.^1,5

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-5227.⁸ Herbert Andrew Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^9,3,5 He was born on August 16, 1915 at Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.^8,2,10,3,5 He married Hilda Lee Falls on September 22, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^11,9,1,5 Herbert Andrew Elmore died on November 10, 1986 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.^9,10,3,5 He Herbert A. Elmore, age 71, of 5729 Thornrose Rd., N.W., died at home Monday, November 10, 1986. Surviving are his wife, Hilda Falls Elmore; three daughters, Loretta E. Snopkowski, Waynesboro, Shirley E. Skelton, Roanoke, and Debbie E. Thomas, Crozet; two sons, Butch Elmore, Roanoke, and Wayne Elmore, Roanoke; 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at graveside in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 12, with Dr. William N. Wade officiating. Friends may call Oakleys North Chapel. Family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. on November 11, 1986.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-09-0472.⁴ Sally Gordon Petty was buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, 4801 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.^2,5 She was born on July 28, 1913 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,5 She married Leon Ernest Elmore, son of Arthur Washington Elmore and Lettie Mae Pedigo, on April 1, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,6,3 As of April 1, 1937,her married name was Elmore. Sally Gordon Petty died on July 9, 2007 at Florida at age 93.^4,2,5 She Sally Elmore, widow of Leon E. Elmore, precious mother, beloved grandmother, joyous great-grandmother, died Monday, July 9, 2007, at the age of 94 years. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, on July 28, 1913, she was the third child of Abner and Sallie Petty. Sally graduated from Jefferson High School, ahead of her class at the age of 16 years. She then graduated from National Business College and, while single, worked as a legal secretary to Earl Fitzpatrick, Esq. After her marriage, she worked as a home maker, wife, and mother extraordinnaire. She married Leon E. Elmore, also of Roanoke, on April 1, 1937, and they made their home together there. She always and often said that he was the only man she would ever love. She was a member of Greene Memorial Methodist Church, Roanoke, Virginia, until she moved with her husband and children to Jacksonville, Florida. Sally was a devoted wife and mother, who assisted her husband in his work until he died. Upon moving to Jacksonville, she transferred her membership to Riverside Park United Methodist Church, where she served and worshiped her Lord for 56 years. She taught Toddler Sunday School for over 50 years at Riverside Park, teaching several generations of church families, including her grandson, Raymond Wheeldon, and granddaughter, Sally-Gordon Lane, and guiding them to know that God is Love. She was an active member of UMW Circle, The Friday Musicale, and Ginger Garden Club. She loved children and music and was accomplished in piano and organ. She was a room mother countless years for her three children and always an active member of the PTA. She and Leon opened their home for hours, days, months, and on one occasion, over a year to young people who needed guidance, support, and a home. After Leon's death in 1981, Sally bravely gathered up the remainder of her life and began again. She missed him every day and talked of him even on the day of her death. She joined Bible Study Fellowship and a quilting group, making many new friends. She became even more active in her church and Garden Club, where she held the office of Treasurer for many years. She crocheted hundreds of baby caps and blankets for premature babies at local hospitals. She learned to translate textbooks and literature into braille and was a member of The Temple Sisterhood Braille Group at Congregation Ahavath Chesed. The school books and literature that she translated and typed into braille are still being used by young people today. Sally was predeceased by her husband, parents, her sister MaryLinn Petty Fitzpatrick, her brother, William Abner Petty, and her niece, Carolyn Petty Agner. An older sister, Virginia Louise Petty, survives her in Roanoke, Virginia. She leaves to treasure her life and memory her children, Sally Jane and Lathan Varnadoe, James Gordon and Jane Elmore, and Lynn and Ray Wheeldon. She is also survived by her grandchildren, to whom she gave her whole heart: John L. Kear, Jr., and his wife, Ana, Elizabeth and Tom Lamb, Raymond G. Wheeldon, Jr. and Dagny Ulrich, and Sally-Gordon and Casey Lane. The greatest blessing of her last two years is her great- granddaughter, Maren Lynn Lane, whom she absolutely adored. She is also survived and was loved dearly by her nephews, Thomas Linn Fitzpatrick and William Allen Petty, and her niece, Mary Fitzpatrick Critcher, and several great nieces and great nephews. Memorial services for Sally will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2007, at Riverside Park United Methodist Church, the Reverend Jimmy Jones officiating. Family will welcome friends at visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 13, 2007, at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 729 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville. After services at her church, Sally will be interred next to her husband, Leon, at Oaklawn Cemetery. If anyone wishes to send donations instead of flowers or to remember Sally in these ways, donations can be made to The Temple Sisterhood Braille Group, Congregation Ahavath Chesed, 8727 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida, or to Riverside Park United Methodist Church, Park Street, Jacksonville, Florida. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com on July 13, 2007.²

     Hilda Lee Falls was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-4562.⁵ She was born on April 12, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia.^5,4,3 She married Herbert Andrew Elmore, son of Arthur Washington Elmore and Lettie Mae Pedigo, on September 22, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,6,2,7 As of September 22, 1934,her married name was Elmore.² Hilda Lee Falls died on June 27, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^5,1,4 She Hilda Falls Elmore, age 74, of 5729 Thornrose Road, N.W., died at her home Wednesday, June 27, 1990. She was the widow of Herbert A. Elmore, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Loretta E. and Frank W. Snopkowski, Waynesboro; Shirley E. and Don M. Skelton, Roanoke; Debbie E. and Bill Thomas, Crozet; two sons, Butch and Wayne Elmore, both of Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Juanita Riddleberger, Roanoke; one brother, Joseph G. Falls, Jr., Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 30, with the Rev. Kenneth P. Lane officiating. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday and from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday. on June 28, 1990.¹