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     Dorothy C. Gorman was born on May 8, 1958 at Illinois.¹ As of May 5, 1989,her married name was Becker.¹ She married James Russell Becker, son of Charles Richard Becker and Eva June Lawson, on May 5, 1989 at Illinois.¹ Dorothy C. Gorman died on January 28, 2017 at Michigan at age 58.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-24-1457.³ Annabelle "Annie Bell" Jefferson was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5 She was born on January 2, 1924 at Lexington, Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^4,3 As of June 20, 1948,her married name was Hale.² She married Billy N. Hale, son of Samuel "Sim" Hale and Crettie Ann Manning, on June 20, 1948 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Annabelle "Annie Bell" Jefferson died on September 24, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^4,5,3 She Annie Bell Hale Ward, age 67 of Roanoke, died Tuesday. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Sue Cole of Falls Church; Delores Ann Simmons of Roanoke; sons, Billy Nelson Hale of Copper Hill; Howard Edward Hale, Salem; John Wayne Hale, Roanoke; Kenneth Carl Hale of Roanoke; seventeen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 25, 1991.⁵

     Richard Lee Hale was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 223-94-1374.³ He was born on April 7, 1959.³ He died on September 9, 1978 at Virginia at age 19.¹ He ROANOKE - Richard Lee Hale, age 19, of 1420 Gilbert Rd., N.W., died Saturday, September 9, 1978. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Anna Belle Jefferson Hale, Roanoke; four brothers, Billy N. Hale, Floyd, Howard E. Hale, John W. Hale, Kenneth C. Hale, all of Roanoke; sister, Miss Rebecca Sue Hale, Franklin County; half-sister, Delores Ann Simmons, Hardy; grandmothers, Mrs. Crettie Hale, Roanoke, Mrs. Mamie Keaton, Shawsville. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on September 14, 1978.¹

     Billy Nelson Hale was buried at Yopp Family Cemetery, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,8 His Social Security Number was 231-64-8857.¹⁰ He was born on July 9, 1948 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,10,8 He married Wanda Jane Meredith on April 5, 1968 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., South Carolina.⁶ Billy Nelson Hale and Wanda Jane Meredith were divorced on November 5, 1973 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ Billy Nelson Hale married Florence Mae Yopp on November 11, 1977 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,8,11 Billy Nelson Hale died on October 24, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.^2,7,10 He Billy Nelson Hale, 65, of Copper Hill, joined his loving wife, Florence in Heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Left behind to cherish his memories are his daughters and son-in-law, Regina Lucas, of Copper Hill and Pam and Randy McPherson, of Callaway; grandchildren, Nick and Dakoda Lucas, and Danielle and Tiffany McPherson; brothers John, Kenny and Howard Hale; aunt, Jackie Bell; and many other loving family members. Special thanks to the staff at Skyline Manor for their wonderful care these last few months. Graveside services will be held at Yopp Family Cemetery. on October 27, 2013.²

     Kenneth Carl Hale Kenneth Carl (Kenny) Hale, 67, of Bent Mountain, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Bell and Billy Hale; brothers, Richard Hale, Pete Hale, Howard Hale and a sister, Rebecca Cole. He is survived by a brother, John Hale; his children, Janice Blackwell, Samuel Hale, Krystal Hicks, Kenneth Tate and Robert Persinger; Seventeen Grandchildren; Two Great-Grandchildren; his best-friend, Claude Hall and many nieces & nephews.⁶ He was born on August 31, 1955 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Linda Sue Clemons on December 28, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Kenneth Carl Hale and Linda Sue Clemons were divorced on April 16, 1979 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Kenneth Carl Hale married Tracey Gail Wofford on April 21, 1979 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ Kenneth Carl Hale and Tracey Gail Wofford were divorced on August 30, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ Kenneth Carl Hale died on December 24, 2022 at Virginia at age 67.⁶

     Rebecca Sue Hale was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.⁷ She was born on February 28, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 As of November 2, 1973,her married name was Clemons.⁴ She married David Wayne Clemons on November 2, 1973 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ Rebecca Sue Hale and David Wayne Clemons were divorced on July 30, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of March 15, 1985,her married name was Cole.⁴ Rebecca Sue Hale married Richard Lee Cole Sr. on March 15, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,7 Rebecca Sue Hale died on August 26, 2010 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 53.^8,7 She Rebecca Sue "Becky" Cole, 53, of Hardy, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 26, 2010. She was retired from Marriott Hotels. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Cole. Survivors are son, Danny Cole, of Roanoke; four brothers, Billy, Howard, Kenneth, and John Hale, all of Roanoke; four grandchildren and very special friends, Tommy Kelley, Geremia and Frankie Kelley and B.J., Terri, and Tristen Lynch, all of Hardy. Graveside services in Franklin Memorial Park. on August 27, 2010.⁷

     Larry Oakley Martin Larry "Oakley" Martin, age 64 born on October 21, 1956 and passed away at home on April 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by Mother, Treva Wheeling Martin, Fathers, Kenneth Leon Martin and Fred Alls, Grandparents, Oakley and Macie Bryant Wheeling, Son, Travis Martin and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Left to cherish his memory; Aunt, Lois Alls Lancaster, Uncle, Robert "Bobby" Alls, special cousin Michael Lancaster, other numerous cousins and special life-long friend Mack Lynn. Graveside service will be conducted at Dudley Cemetery in Fagg, Virginia.² He was buried at Dudley Cemetery, Fagg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on October 21, 1956 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Ruby Lynn Clemons, daughter of Elven Clemons and Robetene Akers, on October 17, 1979 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Larry Oakley Martin and Ruby Lynn Clemons were divorced on February 26, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ Larry Oakley Martin died on April 18, 2021 at Virginia at age 64.²

     Lois Ann Stafford was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 228-56-8301.⁴ She was born on June 14, 1944 at Staffordsville, Giles Co., Virginia.^4,2 As of May 26, 1963,her married name was Poff.³ She married Marion Lee "Skooty" Poff, son of Roosevelt Vernon Poff and Ruth Caroline Patrick, on May 26, 1963 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lois Ann Stafford died on January 3, 2009 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 64.^4,2 She Lois Ann Stafford Poff, 64, of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born June 14, 1944 at Staffordsville, Va., the daughter of the late Betty Marie Dalton and Dan Vest Stafford. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Wilma Stafford, a stepsister, Elva Ridpath and a stepbrother, Frank Bryant. She loved the Lord with all her heart and attended several local churches. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, M. L. (Skooty) Poff; one son, Richard Lee (Ricky) Poff, Baltimore, Md; one brother, Robert (Bobby) Stafford, Garner, N.C; two sisters, Willie S. Wilson, Victoria, Texas, Georgia S. Friedenstab, Galion, Ohio. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate, with the Rev. James Alley officiating. Burial in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg. The visitation will be Tuesday after 1 p.m. at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 4, 2009.²

     Her Social Security Number was 579-07-0058.⁴ Elsie Haymore was buried at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Danville, Virginia.^2,3,5 Her married name was Wimmer.¹ She married Stanley Garner Wimmer, son of Flemon Burwell/Burrell "Fleming" Wimmer and Mary Ann "Mollie" Correll.^1,2,3 Elsie Haymore was born on December 23, 1909 at Danville, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1908.^4,3,5 She died on May 22, 1998 at Danville, Virginia, at age 88.^4,2,3,5 She Elsie Haymore Wimmer of 102 Greenwood Lane died Friday, May 22, 1998, at Danville Regional Medical Center. A native of Danville, she was the daughter of William Henry Haymore and Nettie Mitchell Haymore. She was married to Stanley Wimmer, who died in 1979. A life long resident of Danville, she was a beauty shop owner-operator for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Grace-Design United Methodist Church. Survivors include her step-son, Nelson Wimmer Sr. of Christiansburg; a brother, Robert Haymore of Danville; four grandchildren and a step-grandchild; and 10 great-grandchildren and a step-great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband she was predeceased by two sons, Rudolph Rossman and the Rev. Robert Rossman Sr. A graveside service will be conducted Floral Hills Memory Gardens. on May 24, 1998.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-16-9877.⁶ Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore was buried at New Zion Union Church Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He married Mattie Jane Lucas.^7,2 Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore was born on March 1, 1903 at Monroe Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 1, 1904.^6,2,4 He married Pearlie J. Unknown circa 1926.⁸ Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore married Virginia Elizabeth Vyule on June 14, 1963 at Blacksburg, Virginia.^3,2 Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore died on June 13, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^6,2

     Buford Eugene Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.^1,3 His Social Security Number was 230-38-6998.⁸ He was born on September 12, 1935 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^8,3,4 He married Joyce Marie Martin, daughter of James Winfred Martin and Mary Cora Green, on May 26, 1959 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Buford Eugene Elmore died on February 13, 1979 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 43.^1,3 He BLACKSBURG - Buford Eugene Elmore, age 43, died Tuesday, February 13, 1979, in a Charlottesville hospital. He was a cook at V.P.I. and S.U. He is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Elmore; two daughters, Teresa Carol and Cindy Lou Elmore, both at home; one son, Timothy Wayne Elmore, Blacksburg; his father, Octar Elmore, Radford; one sister, Mrs. Pansy Ellen Dennis, Blacksburg; two brothers, Lincoln Linquest Elmore, Floyd, Delvis Lowe Elmore, Shawsville. Funeral services were held, February 16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m. at Hoy Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. H. D. Sawyer. Burial was in West View Cemetery. on February 22, 1979.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-02-1581.⁶ Joyce Marie Martin was buried at West View Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.¹ She was born on August 23, 1941 at Kimballton, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of May 26, 1959,her married name was Elmore.² She married Buford Eugene Elmore, son of Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore and Mattie Jane Lucas, on May 26, 1959 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Joyce Marie Martin died on October 12, 2005 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 64.^1,6,7 She Joyce Marie Martin Elmore, 64, of Blacksburg, died Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at her home. She was born in Giles County, Va. on August 23, 1941 to the late James Winfred and Mary Cora Green Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Buford Eugene Elmore. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa Carol Elmore and Cindy Elmore Journell, both of Blacksburg; a son and daughter-in-law Timothy Wayne and Leslie Karen Elmore, of Rich Creek; two brothers, Walter Jackson Martin, of Narrows, Ronald Edward Martin, of Pearisburg; six grandchildren, Robert Eugene Elmore, Valerie Ann Marie Elmore, Kristy Lynn Journell, Richard Lee Elmore, Brandi Elizabeth Vaught, Kendra Lynn Elmore; and two great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Sierra Mullins and Kameron Layne Elmore. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 14, 2005 at 1 p.m. in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Sloss officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, evening at McCoy Funeral Home, 150 Country Club Drive, Blacksburg. on October 13, 2005.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 230-34-1162.⁸ Panzie Ellen Elmore was buried at New Zion Union Church Cemetery, Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 29, 1930 at Kimballton, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,8,5 As of December 28, 1946,her married name was Dennis.² She married Lee Caudell Dennis on December 28, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4 Panzie Ellen Elmore died on December 3, 2001 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.^8,6,4 She Dennis, Panzie Ellen Elmore, 71, of Blacksburg, died Monday, December 3, 2001, from injuries received in an auto accident. She was a devoted member and leader of Montgomery County Moose Lodge #1470 Chapter #774, having served since 1994. She was the daughter of the late Octor and Mattie Lucas Elmore and was also preceded in death by a brother, Buford Elmore. The widow of the late Lee C. Dennis, she is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah Jane Mitchem and husband, James, Hoges Chapel, Lola Dalton and husband, Matthew, Goldbond, Va., Rita Bradbury and husband, Robert, Pilot; son and daughter-in-law, James "Chuck" Dennis and wife, Sally, Radford; grandchildren, Richard Martin, Karl Gillespie, Shairan Araiza, Mason Dennis, Randall Dennis, Thomas Smith, Becky Shepard, Stephanie Smith, Susan Santolla, Jason Clemons, Jacob Sumler, Edward Mitchem and Chelsea Bradbury; seventeen great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lincoln Elmore, Princeton, W.Va., Delvis Elmore and wife, Barbara, Shawsville; sister-in-law, Joyce Elmore, Blacksburg, Va. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 6 t h at the Horne Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Harland Brown and Mr. Dewayne Troutt. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the New Zion Union Church Cemetery, Waiteville, W.Va. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Horne Funeral Home, Christiansburg, Va. on December 5, 2001.⁴

     Lee Caudell Dennis was buried at Brookfield Cemetery, Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio.^5,6 He was born on May 20, 1917 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,6 He married Panzie Ellen Elmore, daughter of Benjamin Octadavis "Octor" Elmore and Mattie Jane Lucas, on December 28, 1946 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7 Lee Caudell Dennis died on May 28, 1962 at Massillon, Stark Co., Ohio, at age 45.^4,5,6

     Delvis Lowe Elmore was born on January 19, 1938 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁵ He married Barbara Ann Stump on December 25, 1964 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,2 Delvis Lowe Elmore died on July 13, 2015 at Virginia at age 77.⁵ He Delvis Lowe Elmore, 77, of Shawsville, Va., died on Monday, July 13, 2015. He was born in Pearisburg, Va., on January 19, 1938. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Lucas Elmore. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Stump Elmore, of Shawsville; and son, Matthew Elmore. Graveside Services will be held at a later date in West Virginia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., 540-552-3211. on July 15, 2015.⁵