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     Billy Ray Elmore was born on September 4, 1938 at Tariff, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Dixie Lee Ellison on October 10, 1957 at Spencer, Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Billy Ray Elmore died on February 21, 2021 at Washington, Wood Co., West Virginia, at age 82.² He Billy Ray Elmore, 82, of Washington, WV passed away February 21, 2021 at his residence. He was born on September 4, 1938 and was the son of the late Donald Albert and Beulah Frances Ellis Elmore. Billy graduated from Spencer High School Class of 1956 and then he married the love of his life, Dixie Lee Elmore, on October 10, 1957. Billy proudly served our country in the US Air Force. He went on to work at Marbon, Borg Warner and retired from GE. Surviving Billy is his wife of 63 years, Dixie Lee Elmore, three children, Valerie Lee Laughlin of Grove City, Ohio, Anthony J. Elmore (Ann) US Air Force of Washington WV, and SFC Kelly J. Elmore (Erica), US Army Retired, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, of Washington, WV, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one sister, Joyce J. Bailey (Randall). A private cremation will take place at Mid-Ohio Valley Cremation Society. on February 23, 2021.²

     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