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     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

     Roy Dillard Helms was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Road, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.¹ His Social Security Number was 225-12-4935.⁵ He was born on September 5, 1921 at Union, Clay Co., West Virginia.^1,5,3,4 He married Arlene Hallie Elmore, daughter of Shirley Kenneth Elmore and Stella White, on June 25, 1948 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,2,3 Roy Dillard Helms died on September 2, 2004 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 82.^1,5,4 He Roy D. Helms, son of the late Joseph and Madge Helms (Hin chee), passed away Sept. 2, 2004 at the Visiting Nurse Service Hos pice Care Center after a long battle with cancer. Roy was born in Union, W. Va. on Sept. 5, 1921. He lived most of his life in Akron. Roy was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the 5th Army Air Corps, and was a 32nd degree Mason. He retired from Goodyear with 39 years of service as a pipefitter. Roy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 50 years, Arlene Helms (Elmore); son, Ronald R. Helms (Janet) and daughter, Jean Sipe, who are both thankful for having had him as a father; devoted granddaughter, Theresa Bickel (Sipe); granddaughters, Michele Schruefer (George) of Centerville, Virginia, and Audra Baker; grandsons, Rick (Nena) Sipe, Michael Sipe, and Ryan Helms; sister, Virginia Burch of Cape Coral, Florida; five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at Adams-Mason Memorial Chapel, 791 E. Market St., Ak ron, where friends may call Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. Con ducting services will be Rev. G. Rod Taylor. Burial will be at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care Center or the American Cancer Society. on September 5, 2004.¹

     Harvey Wayne Elmore was buried at Keene Cemetery, Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.² He died on December 4, 1922 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on December 4, 1922 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹

     Gail Kathleen Elmore was buried at Keene Cemetery, Newton, Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on June 20, 1936 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on June 20, 1936 at Roane Co., West Virginia.¹

     Frances Estella Huffman was buried at Summers Cemetery, Walker Road, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,4 Her Social Security Number was 232-24-0228.⁵ Her married name was Summers.⁶ She married John Hubert Summers.^6,2,4 Frances Estella Huffman was born on November 26, 1920 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,5 She died on October 15, 1972 at Montgomery, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^3,4 She Mrs. Frances Estella Summers, 52, of Lockwood, Nicholas County, died Sunday in Montgomery General Hospital after a short illness. Surviving: husband, John Hubert Summers; son, John C. of Lockwood; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Given of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Lessie Baker of Westland, Mich., Mrs. Ora Eastes of Nitro, Mrs. Dorothy Smith of Vero Beach, Fla., Mrs. Willia Campbell of Ravenswood, Mrs. Kathlene Wolfe of Chicago, Ill; brothers, Gradie Huffman of South Charleston, Alexander Huffman Jr. of Vero Beach. Service will be held Wednesay at 2 p.m. at Albert Myers Son Funeral Home at Elkview. Burial will be in Summers Cemetery at Elkview. Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. on October 16, 1972.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 234-28-9548.⁶ Alexander Jacob Huffman Jr. was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.⁷ He was born on September 13, 1921 at Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^6,7,4 He married Vivian Marie Jarrett on October 11, 1940 at Catlettsburg, Boyd Co., Kentucky.^4,8 Alexander Jacob Huffman Jr. died on June 10, 2003 at Vero Beach, Indian River Co., Florida, at age 81.^6,7 He Alexander Huffman Jr., 81, of Vero Beach, died June 10, 2003, at Tandem Health Care of Vero Beach after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1921, in Elkview, W.Va., and moved to Vero Beach in 1967 from Charleston, W.Va. Mr. Huffman was employed by Piper Aircraft Corp. for 20 years, prior to retirement. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Moose Lodge No. 1822, Vero Beach. Surviving are one son, Edsel Huffman, of Vero Beach and St. Albans, W.Va; two sisters, Ethel Givens, of Toledo, Ohio, and Lessie Baker, of Texas; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at the Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Buddy Tipton officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce. on June 12, 2003.⁷

     Kathlene Huffman was buried at Baxter Cemetery, Aarons Fork, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ Her married name was Wolfe.⁴ She married Boyd Maniford Wolfe Sr.^4,3 Kathlene Huffman was born in 1923 at West Virginia.^1,3 She died in 1990.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-10-0008.⁶ John Reynolds Baker Sr. was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Fort Pierce, St. Lucie Co., Florida.² He married Lessie Pearl Huffman, daughter of Alexander Jacob "Alex" Huffman and Flora V. Lowe.¹ John Reynolds Baker Sr. was born on October 7, 1915 at Youngstown, Mahoning Co., Ohio.^3,6,4 He died on November 26, 1995 at Indian River Co., Florida, at age 80.^3,6

     His Social Security Number was 236-07-8656.² French Nuelle Given was buried at Lowe Cemetery, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 29, 1899 at Frame, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Cynthia Ethel Huffman, daughter of Alexander Jacob "Alex" Huffman and Flora V. Lowe, on October 1, 1927 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ French Nuelle Given died on October 5, 1959 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 59.² He GIVEN, French Neulle - 60, died Monday morning at his home, 1815 O'Dell Ave., after a short illness. He was born at Frame and had lived in Charleston most of his life. Mr. Given was a retired employee of the Owens-Illinois glass plant. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ethel Given; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ann Ashcroft of Toledo, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Orville Gilbert and Miss Ruth Given of South Charleston, Mrs. Lonnie Atkins of Charleston and Mrs. Lester Palmer of Los Angeles; a brother, Ivan Given of Charleston; and one grandchild. The body is at Snodgrass mortuary, South Charleston. on October 6, 1959.¹

     His Social Security Number was 285-05-1370.¹ Clarence Dowler was buried at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on January 1, 1894 at Ohio.¹ He married Ida Ellen Camp on October 30, 1948 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Clarence Dowler died on March 2, 1964 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.¹

     Billie Jo Huffman Billie Jo Templeton, 70, of St. Albans passed away Saturday, June 16, 2007, in Hubbard Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Otho and Mary Jane Jenkins Huffman. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for over 55 years, where she played the piano and organ for the youth. She was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, where she served as past Mother Advisor Order of Rainbow for Girls, Shadyside, Ohio. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by Orville, her husband of 52 years; daughters, Jane O. Miller of Charleston, Casi S. Fields and husband, Jeffrey, of Catlettsburg, Ky; granddaughter, Cary Jo Miller; great-grandchildren, Nathan Christopher and Karli Danielle Miller, all of St. Albans; sisters, Mary Jane Cundiff of Leewood, Kay Karr of Winfield, and Roben Sue Parsons and husband, Gene, of Florida; brother, James O. Huffman II, and wife, Linda, of St. Albans; brother-in-law, William Templeton and wife, Jean, of Mill Creek; several nieces and nephews; and her family pet, Buffy. Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Baldwin officiating. Entombment will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Kennawa Drive, Charleston, WV 25311.³ She was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on November 7, 1936 at West Virginia.^2,5 As of circa 1955,her married name was Templeton.³ She married Orville A. Templeton circa 1955.^3,4 Billie Jo Huffman died on June 16, 2007 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 70.^5,3

     Orville A. Templeton was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He was born on October 21, 1936 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^3,2 He married Billie Jo Huffman, daughter of James Otho "Oat" Huffman and Mary Jane Jenkins, circa 1955.^1,2 Orville A. Templeton died on December 31, 2012 at South Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^3,2 He Orville A. Templeton, 76, of St. Albans, passed away December 31, 2012, at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston, after a long illness. He was born October 21, 1936, in Kanawha County. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Billie Jo Huffman, for 52 years. She preceded him in death. Left to mourn his memories are daughters, Jane O. Miller of South Charleston and Casi Fields of Boyd County, Ky; one granddaughter, Cary Jo Miller of St. Albans; and three great-grandchildren, Nathan Miller, Karli Miller and Evan LeTart. Orville was retired from Quality Carriers and was an active member of St. Luke United Methodist Church of St. Albans. He was a member of Shadyside Masonic Lodge in Shadyside, Ohio. He graduated with the class of 1955 at St. Albans High School. He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed. A celebration of Orville's life will be 2 p.m., Sunday, January 6, at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 702 Hansford St., St. Albans, with Pastor Richie McNiel officiating. Burial will follow in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. A gathering of family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Casdorph & Curry Funeral Home, 110 B St., St. Albans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 702 Hansford St., St. Albans, WV 25177. on January 4, 2013.²

     His Social Security Number was 232-40-4367.² Earl Thomas Cundiff was born on October 12, 1930 at West Virginia.² He married Mary Jane Huffman, daughter of James Otho "Oat" Huffman and Mary Jane Jenkins, on May 28, 1953 at Kayford, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Earl Thomas Cundiff died in December, 1980 at age 50.²