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     Otis Wise Christian was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 276-22-4037.⁹ He was born on July 3, 1927 at Rarden, Portage Co., Ohio.^2,9,3,4,5,6 He married Martha Lawson Jacobs on October 22, 1949 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky.^3,10,11 Otis Wise Christian died on March 18, 2004 at Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky, at age 76.^2,9,3 He CHRISTIAN, Otis Wise, 76, Lexington, husband of Martha Jacobs Christian, died Thurs., Mar. 18, 2004 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born in Franklin, OH, he was the son of the late H.G. and Bessie Christian. Mr. Christian was a World War II Navy veteran and attended Transylvania University. He was a retired Captain for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire Department, and was retired from IBM Members Heritage Credit Union. He formerly worked in the Parks and Recreation Department and later worked for the Urban County Government where he was instrumental in the development of Jacobson Park. Mr. Christian also worked for the Army Corp. of Engineers. Mr. Christian served as the Director of State Park Campgrounds and Marinas for the Commonwealth of Kentucky until appointed the first superintendent at Fort Boonesborough State Park in Richmond, KY. He was the owner and operator of Christian's Marina on the Kentucky River at Clays Ferry, KY. Mr. Christian served as Sgt. Deputy for the Fayette County Sheriff's Department. He was a member of SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America) and was also a member of the Church at Athens. In addition to his wife, survivors include his daughters, Linda Allgeier and her husband, George, and Candy Pettry and her husband, Dan, all of three grandchildren, Christian, Tyler and Holly Allgeier, all of two sisters, Mary Roberts and her husband, Shearl, and Norma Yeley, all of Ohio; a sister-in-law, Mildred Christian, widow of Elbert Christian, M.D., Louisville; a devoted niece, Sheila Kuhlman, Louisville; and special friends, Fred and Judy Kelly, T.J. Richardson, M.D., Medical Staff and Office Personnel of the Central Kentucky Medical Group. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert Christian, M.D. and Homer Christian. Inurnment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. on March 19, 2004.³

     Dorothy Emma Willard was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^3,7 She was born on February 26, 1916 at Roanoke, Virginia; Her death record and gravestone have a birth year of 1918.^3,4,7 As of November 22, 1939,her married name was Mason.⁴ She married Jack Hiram Mason on November 22, 1939 at Norfolk, Virginia.^3,4,7 Dorothy Emma Willard died on April 14, 1983 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 67.^3,7

     Cammie Beatrice Manning was buried at Puckett Cemetery, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on January 5, 1922 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 She died on November 11, 1939 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 17; Died in an auto accident.^4,6

     Bondeen Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-30-8331.⁸ Her married name was Barger.² She married Charles Frank Barger.^2,9,10 Bondeen Manning was born on April 11, 1928 at Virginia.^1,8 She died on June 22, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^2,8,10 She BARGER, Bondeen Manning, 67, of Salem, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Barger, an infant son, her mother, Pearl Manning Craighead, and father, Oliver Manning, a sister, Cammie Manning; brothers, Herbert, Cleveland and Benny Manning; and a special nephew, Roger Manning. Surviving family include a stepmother, Nellie Manning of Bent Mountain; sisters, Kathryn and her husband Junior Sowers of Floyd, Linda and husband Tom Iddings of Bent Mountain; brothers and sister-in-law, Melvin and Julie Manning of Salem, Calvin Manning; and a friend, June Grable, of Roanoke; brothers, Oliver Manning Jr. of Roanoke, Paul, Bobby, Henry, Larry and Michael Manning all of Bent Mtn., Rocky Manning of North Carolina, Terry Manning of Roanoke; sisters-in-law, Glenna Manning of Salem, and Sarah Carter of Roanoke; numerous Nieces and nephews; special nieces and their husbands, Debbie and John Morris, Patsy and R. J. Gibson, all of Salem; special nephews, Donald Manning of Salem, Billy and Lynn Manning of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 24, 1996 at 4 p .m., at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dr. William Davis officiating. The family will receive friends at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home on Monday from 10 a.m. until time of service. on June 23, 1996.²

     His Social Security Number was 230-10-6064.³ Verselle A. Manning was buried at Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland.⁵ He married Irene Unknown.⁵ Verselle A. Manning was born on March 25, 1916 at Virginia.^2,3 He died on March 22, 1998 at Maryland at age 81.³

     Charles Frank Barger was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1300 Mountain View Road, Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He married Bondeen Manning, daughter of Oliver Wendell Manning Sr. and Pearl Mae Puckett.^1,2,3 Charles Frank Barger was born on November 6, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on June 4, 1974 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 51.³

     Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on February 23, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His obituary has a birth date of Feb 22, 1931 at Bent Mountain.^1,2 He married Julia Ella Fralin on June 13, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Melvin Hugh "Red" Manning died on November 15, 2004 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^1,4 He Melvin (Red) Hugh Manning, 73, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 15, 2004 after an extended illness. He was born February 22, 1931 at Bent Mountain, Virginia. He was a member of Poages Mill Church of the Brethren. He was a veteran of both the United States Air Force and the United States Marine Corps. He served as a Marine in Korea during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1956 after more than 6 years of military service. Melvin was employed for 34 years in Quality Control at the General Electric Plant in Salem. He is survived by his love wife of 51 years, Julia Fralin Manning; two daughters, Debbie M. Morris and husband, Johnny, Patsy M. Gibson and husband, R.J; four grandchildren, Josh Morris, Dustin Morris, Ryan Gibson and Kayleigh Gibson, all of Salem. He is also survived by his brother, Calvin (Jim) Manning and June of Roanoke; his stepmother, Nellie Wimmer Manning; brothers, Paul Manning, Bobby Manning and wife, Carmen, Henry Manning, Larry Manning and wife, Rhonda, all of Cooper Hill, Oliver Manning, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Roanoke, Rocky Manning and wife, Celeste of Summerfield, North Carolina and Michael Manning of Radford; two sisters, Katherine M. Sowers and husband, Junior of Floyd, and Linda M. Iddings and husband, Tom of Riner; sister-in-law, Glenna Manning; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Fire and EMS Department. The family will receive friends at Lotz Salem Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2004. Military graveside services will be held Wednesday, November 17, 2004 at 2 p.m. in Sherwood Memorial Park with Reverend Maurice Wright and Reverend Jimmy Robinson officiating. on November 16, 2004.¹

     Bessie Della Anderson was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,1 Her married name was Manning.¹ She married Leonard Joseph Manning, son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester.¹ Bessie Della Anderson was born on July 9, 1885 at Virginia.¹ She died on January 12, 1928 at age 42.¹

     Edward Emmerson Beamer was buried at Troutville Cemetery, Troutville, Botetourt Co., Virginia.¹ He was born on October 11, 1909 at Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^3,1 He died on August 13, 1910 at Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 223-66-2640.⁵ John Robert "Johnnie" Elmore was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² He was born on June 28, 1947 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3,5 He married Carol Mae Ervin on July 5, 1969.^1,4,6 John Robert "Johnnie" Elmore died on December 7, 2013 at Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia, at age 66.^2,5 He John Robert Elmore, age 66, of the Mudfork community in Bluefield, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013, at home, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born June 28, 1947 in New Castle, he was a son of the late Clifton and Esther Elmore. He was the minister of the Mudfork Church of Christ for 44 years, as well as Springville Christian Church for 27 years. He also served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Blueridge College of Evangelism. He was a loving and devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many through the years. He loved to preach. During his ministry he touched countless lives, including baptizing 342, conducting 454 funerals, and performing 152 weddings. He also preached 188 revivals in eleven states, as well as one in Mexico, resulting in a total of 59 baptisms. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending Virginia Tech sporting events, and watching his favorite shows, The Andy Griffith Show and Duck Dynasty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Carol Mae Elmore. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Mark Elmore (Tonya) of Springville, Va., and John David Elmore (Terri) of King, N.C; two daughters, Rhonda Elmore of North Tazewell, Va., and Rhoda Whitaker (Warren) of Springfield, Ky; six granddaughters, Kimberly, Kristen, Haley, Faith, Madison and Laken; one brother, Allen Elmore (Amanda) of Roanoke, Va; and a multitude of Christian friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at the Mudfork Church of Christ with Joe Hall, Brian Mullins, Glenn Tabor and Warren Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be J.C. Pendleton, Larry Brown, Eddie Dickenson, Eddie Shrader, Jeff Carter, Frank Aldridge, C.C. Brooks, Kevin Billips, Harry Yates, Bill Kinser and Kenny Puckett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blueridge College of Evangelism, P.O. Box 979, Wytheville, VA 24382.Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, VA is serving the Elmore family. on December 11, 2013.²

     Her Social Security Number was 340-46-7635.³ Carol Mae Ervin was buried at Grandview Memory Gardens, Bluefield, Tazewell Co., Virginia.² She was born on September 28, 1950 at Danville, Vermilion Co., Illinois.^2,3 As of July 5, 1969,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married John Robert "Johnnie" Elmore, son of Clifton Ernest/Earnest Elmore and Esther Anna Pendleton, on July 5, 1969.^4,1,2 Carol Mae Ervin died on September 21, 2009 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^2,3 She Carol Mae Elmore, age 58 of the Mudfork community of Bluefield, Va. passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield, W.Va., following a long courageous battle with cancer. Born September 28, 1950 at Danville, Ill., she was a daughter of the late Albert and Evelyn Holden Ervin. She was a member of the Mudfork Church of Christ. Mrs. Elmore was a loving devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She supported her husband in the ministry for forty years at the Mudfork Church of Christ including twenty three years at the Springville Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Ervin. Survivors include her husband, Johnny Elmore; two sons, Mark Elmore and wife, Tonya of Springville, Va. and John David Elmore of King, N.C; two daughters, Rhonda Elmore of North Tazewell, Va. and Rhoda Whitaker and husband, Warren of Springfield, Ky; six granddaughters, Kimberly, Kristen, Haley, Faith, Madison, and Laken; four brothers, Andy of San Diego, Calif., Tom and wife, Kathy of Lilburn, Ga., Dave of Danville, Ill., and Gary and wife, Linda of Stewardson, Ill. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2009 at the Mudfork Church of Christ with Joe Hall, Brian Mullins, and Warren Whitaker officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Larry Brown, Eddie Dickenson, Eddie Shrader, Jeff Carter, Frank Aldridge, and C.C. Brooks. The family will receive friends at the church from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2009. Peery and St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell, Va. is serving the Elmore family. on September 23, 2009.²