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     Norma Virginia Rogers was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 277-20-1487.⁴ She was born on July 24, 1923 at Newburn, Gilmer Co., West Virginia.^4,2 As of October 5, 1940,her married name was Elmore.⁵ She married Clarence Dillard Elmore, son of Anah Johnson Elmore and Permelia "Millie" Helmick, on October 5, 1940.^5,6,1 Norma Virginia Rogers died in May, 1996 at West Virginia at age 72.⁴

     Ronald Paul Elmore Ronald P. Elmore, age 77, of Jolynne Drive, Buckhannon, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at the United Hospital Center in Bridgeport. He was born on April 14, 1941, in Spencer, WV, a son of the late Clarence D. and Norma V. Rogers Elmore. On May 25, 1962, he was united in marriage to Barbara L. Fouty Elmore, who survives. Also surviving are one sister Suetta Brockleman of Bridgeport; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and his beloved cat, “Tabby, No!” Ron was a retired 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Upon returning to West Virginia, he was employed by Bill Kelley Motors as a Parts Manager, and later Napa Auto Parts in Buckhannon. He was a devout Catholic, and parishioner of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Buckhannon. Ron was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and Past Grand Knight of the Elkins Council #603 and Past Faithful Navigator of Our Lady of the Mountains Assembly #3159. He loved to hunt, fish, and visit with all those he knew and met. The family will receive friends at the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel on Thursday, August 30, 2018, from 5-8:00 PM, with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 31, 2018, at 11:00 AM, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. James McCafferty, S.M. and Rev. Fr. Joseph McLaughlin, S.M. as concelebrants. Interment will follow in the Clover Cemetery at Clover, WV, where the Upshur County Honor Guard will conduct military honors.⁵ He was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 14, 1941 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 He married Barbara Lee Fouty on May 25, 1962 at Five Forks, Calhoun Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Ronald Paul Elmore died on August 28, 2018 at Bridgeport, Harrison Co., West Virginia, at age 77.⁵

     Suetta Virginia Elmore Suetta Virginia Brockleman, 77, of Bridgeport and previously of Weston, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 15, 2021. She passed under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Nursing Home in Jane Lew. She was born in Weston on April 10, 1943, a daughter of the late Clarence and Norma Jean Rodgers Elmore. In addition to her parents, Suetta was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Elmore; and her K-9 companion, Jasmine. Forever cherishing their memories of Suetta’s fun-loving nature are two children: Christina “Chrissy” Turner and companion, Greg Isenhart, of Weston, and James “Jim” Brockleman and wife, Nikki, of Bridgeport; four grandchildren: Brittany Dever and companion, John McKibben II, Joshua Bailey and wife, Brandy, and Alexis Brockleman, and fiancé, Ryan Smarr, all of Weston, and Broddrick “Brody” Brockleman of Bridgeport; and five great-grandchildren: Paisley and Cooper Dever, Bricen Bailey, Madeline Clark, and Maverick Smarr. Suetta graduated from Lewis County High School and was Catholic by faith. She worked for over 35 years at the Weston State Hospital reading EKG’s. Suetta had the biggest heart and her laugh was contagious. Family was always Suetta’s number one priority. She was a skilled knitter and frequently made blankets for her grandchildren. Suetta treasured any time she spent with her grandchildren and was proud of every one of them. She will forever be remembered as the “Best Nana Sue” and will be missed dearly. Family and friends will gather for Graveside Services at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens located at 2397 US Hwy 19N in Jane Lew at 12 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 with Father Casey Mahone officiating. Interment will follow.⁵ She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 2397 U.S. Highway 19N, Jane Lew, Lewis Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Riffle.¹ She married Donzol N. Riffle.¹ Suetta Virginia Elmore and James Vincent Brockleman were divorced.⁷ Suetta Virginia Elmore was born on April 10, 1943 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 As of April 7, 1962,her married name was Turner.² She married Ronald D. Turner on April 7, 1962 at Lewis Co., West Virginia.² As of August 24, 1968,her married name was Brockleman.³ Suetta Virginia Elmore married James Vincent Brockleman on August 24, 1968 at Jane Lew, Lewis Co., West Virginia.³ Suetta Virginia Elmore died on May 15, 2021 at Jane Lew, Lewis Co., West Virginia, at age 78.⁵

     William "Heavy" Bartsch was born on August 31, 1891 at Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio.^1,3 He married Lucy Frances Elmore, daughter of Andrew Jackson "Andy" Elmore and Sarah Frances "Sallie" Snodgrass, on November 30, 1921 at Summit Co., Ohio.² William "Heavy" Bartsch died on May 23, 1959 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 67.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 290-10-2788.⁷ Howard William Ellis was born on March 7, 1904 at Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,7,4 He married Grace M. Unknown circa 1927.² Howard William Ellis died on April 17, 1973 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 69.³

     Milford Dale Elmore was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-26-5666.⁶ He was born on November 3, 1920 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^7,6,8,4 He married Marguerite Elizabeth Tapley in 1944 at Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^9,3 Milford Dale Elmore died on July 14, 1972 at Duval Co., Florida, at age 51.^2,8,4

     His Social Security Number was 233-26-5174.⁴ Cortez Grey Keen was buried at Clover Cemetery, Clover, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 16, 1913 at Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.^4,1,2,3,5 He married Eunice Arlene Elmore, daughter of John Walter Elmore and Ella Isenhardt Jett, on March 29, 1941 at Milerton, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^6,1,2 Cortez Grey Keen died on May 16, 1976 at Ripley, Jackson Co., West Virginia, at age 62.^2,5

     Marguerite Elizabeth Tapley was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida.^1,3 Her Social Security Number was 027-18-9961.⁴ She was born on August 9, 1925 at Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^4,3 As of 1944,her married name was Elmore.² She married Milford Dale Elmore, son of John Walter Elmore and Ella Isenhardt Jett, in 1944 at Newburyport, Essex Co., Massachusetts.^1,2 Marguerite Elizabeth Tapley died on September 13, 2010 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida, at age 85.^1,4,3 She Marguerite Elizabeth Elmore, 85, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 in Jacksonville, FL. Marguerite was a long time resident of Jacksonville and was predeceased by her husband of 30 years, Milford D. Elmore in 1972. She is survived by her children, Donald C. Elmore (Gwen), Margaret LaManna (Anthony), Jeffrey Elmore (Christine) and Elaine Elmore; brother, Guy Tapley, Jr; grandchildren, Dan, David, Drew, Anthony, Elizabeth, Mariah, Joshua, Sabrina, Shaun and Sarah and numerous great grandchildren. Funeral services in celebration of her life will be held on Monday, September 20, 2010, 11:00 AM in the chapel of Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, FL. Family and friends will visit from 10 until 11AM prior to the service. on September 18, 2010.¹

     Phyllis Norma Elmore was buried at Tariff Cemetery, Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 9, 1923 at Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3 She died on February 16, 1930 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 6.³

     Meinhardt Franz August Raabe was buried at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Farmington, Jefferson Co., Wisconsin.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 355-03-6263.³ He was born on September 2, 1915 at Farmington, Hartford Co., Connecticut.^3,1 He married Margaret Marie Hartline, daughter of Edward Blaine Hartline and Jennie Florence Elmore, on December 15, 1946 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,4 Meinhardt Franz August Raabe died on April 9, 2010 at Orange Park, Clay Co., Florida, at age 94.^3,1 He Meinhardt F. Raabe, 94, of Penney Farms, Fla., passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, in Orange Park, Fla. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington with the Rev. Richard Pagels officiating. Burial will take place in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Farmington. Relatives and friends may call to pay their respects at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington or the charity of one's choice. Meinhardt Franz August Raabe was born in the town of Farmington on Sept. 2, 1915, son of Henry H. and Eleonora Mina (Rummler) Raabe. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farmington and remained in contact with the church and the community all of his life. Meinhardt graduated from the eighth grade at Maple View School, a neighborhood, one-room schoolhouse. He was a graduate of Johnson Creek High School and attended the former Northwestern College in Watertown for three years. He then transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a degree in accounting in 1937. While seeking higher education, summers were spent at world fairs and expositions to earn tuition money for the next school year. Meinhardt went on to receive an M.B.A. from Drexel University in Philadelphia in 1970. In June 1937, he began working for the Oscar Mayer Company in accounting and then as “Little Oscar,” promoting their products. Then in November 1938, Meinhardt took a leave of absence to film “The Wizard of Oz” and was cast as the Munchkin Coroner. He then returned to the Oscar Mayer Company and continued his career, billed as the World's Smallest Chef, traveling with the Weinermobile promoting Oscar Mayer products. He worked a combined 30 years for the company. Meinhardt received his private pilot license in 1944 and joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1945 as a ground instructor, teaching navigation and meteorology. He had also taught school in Delaware, Pa., and worked in various capacities for other food brokerage firms as well. Meinhardt married the former Marie Hartline on Dec. 15, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. She preceded him in death on Oct. 22, 1997. As “The Wizard of Oz” gained popularity, so did Meinhardt and the other remaining Munchkins. He appeared at Wizard of Oz Festivals throughout the country and was present when the Munchkins were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Meinhardt co-authored a book, “Memories of a Munchkin” with Lt. Daniel Kinske, USN. He was a member of Little People of America. He is survived by a sister, Marion Ziegelmann of Watertown; other relatives and friends. Meinhardt was also preceded in death by his parents. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown. on April 15, 2010.¹

     John Melvin Starcher was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ His Social Security Number was 232-22-6952.⁵ He was born on September 19, 1914 at Linden, Roane Co., West Virginia.^5,6,2,3,7,4 He married Frances Mildred Elmore, daughter of Shirley Kenneth Elmore and Stella White, on September 15, 1941 at Otto, Roane Co., West Virginia.² John Melvin Starcher died on May 23, 1989 at Stark Co., Ohio, at age 74.^5,6,7