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     Hermit Benjamin Wolfe was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 232-22-5844.⁴ He Hermit Benjamin Wolfe, age 94 years, a resident of Jimtown, WV departed this life early Thursday morning, January 31, 2013 at the Davis Memorial Hospital at Elkins, WV. He was born Friday, August 16, 1918 at Hemlock, WV to the late Ephraim and Naomi Zirkle Wolfe. He was married to the former Mary Lorraine Elmore, who preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Benjamin Wolfe and wife Patricia; Roger Lee Wolfe and wife Wanda, all of Warren, OH; four grandchildren, Tammy Dalrymple and husband Walt; the Rev. Kennith Wolfe, Jr. and wife Marlene; Jeffery Wolfe; and Kim Schoonover; six great grandchildren, Amanda; Renden; Logan; and Marshall Wolfe; Alex Bronsen; and Valerie Dalrymple and several nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Preceding him in death are four sisters; three brothers; four step sisters; and two step brothers. Hermit served in the Civilian Conservation Corp as a young man at Glady, WV and was a proud Veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during World War II in the European Campaign in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany with the 40th Engineers. He was a United Mine Worker's of America worker for twenty seven years in the mines of Randolph County and was a construction worker, working for the Labor Union of Clarksburg WV for fifteen years. He also worked for Home Hardware of Elkins for many years. He was a person who loved to talk and never met a stranger. He was an avid gardener who loved his potato patch, loved to hunt and fish and greatly loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 to 8 PM, Sunday. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel, Monday, February 4, 2013 at 1:30 PM. The Rev. John Frum, a nephew of Hermit, will officiate and interment will follow at the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown, WV, where the H. W. Daniel's Post # 29, American Legion, the Tygarts Valley Post # 3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the WV National Guard Honor Guard will conduct full military honors.² He was born on August 16, 1918 at Hemlock, Upshur Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Aug 6, 1918.^2,4,3 He married Mary Lorraine Elmore, daughter of Fredrick Woodford "Fred" "Freddie" Elmore and Mary Lucille "Lucy" Phillips, on January 29, 1942 at Palase Valley, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,5 Hermit Benjamin Wolfe died on January 31, 2013 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 94.^2,4

     Robert William "Bob" Phillips was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² He was born on June 28, 1918 at Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Loretta Pearl Elmore, daughter of Fredrick Woodford "Fred" "Freddie" Elmore and Mary Lucille "Lucy" Phillips, on April 8, 1944 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Robert William "Bob" Phillips died on January 25, 2017 at Marlinton, Pocahontas Co., West Virginia, at age 98.² He Robert W. “Bob” Phillips, 98, a resident of the Kingsville community, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Pocahontas Memorial Hospital at Marlinton. He was born June 28, 1918, at Jimtown, a son of the late George Marshall Phillips and Vinnie Rowan Phillips. On April 8, 1944, at Elkins, he was married to Loretta Pearl Elmore Phillips, who preceded him in death Aug. 15, 1991. He is survived by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Roy and Kathryn Howes of Kingsville, with whom he resided for the past two and a half years. Also preceding him in death was one son, Gary Allen Phillips; four brothers, Ralph, Ray, Russell and Roy Phillips; and four sisters, Ruth Paugh, Reta and Ruby Simon and Jane Doerr. Robert owned and operated Phillips Auto Sales prior to his retirement. He was a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Donald Butcher officiating. Interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. on January 26, 2017.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-94-3141.⁵ Roy Glenn Elmore was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He was born on September 24, 1957 at Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio.^1,2,5,6 He died on November 1, 2008 at Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 51.^1,2,5 He Roy Glenn Elmore, 51, a resident of Jimtown, departed this life peacefully early Saturday evening, Nov. 1, 2008, at his home with all his family at his side. He had been in declining health for the past year. He was born Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1957, at Warren, Ohio, the youngest son of Elsie Miller Elmore, who survives at Jimtown, and the late John Dayton Elmore. Also surviving are two daughters, Amy Beth Elmore and Jessica Kaitlyn Elmore; one son, Daniel Glenn Elmore, all of Elkins; two brothers, Calvin A. Elmore and David A. Elmore and companion, Doretta K. Bennett, all of Jimtown; three sisters, Diane L. Workman and husband, Brent, of Elkins, Donna Marie Polce and husband, Michael, and Deborah L. Conley and husband, Greg, all of Jimtown; one grandson, Noah Wingfield of Chenoweth Creek; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Fred and Gladys Cutright Elmore; and his maternal grandparents, Harry and Mary LeeMaster Miller. He attended the Norton Grade School and Coalton 12-Year School. He worked for the Island Creek Coal Co. for 17 years and prior to his illness he worked for the Wilson Lumber Co. at Elkins and Tanner Lumber Co. at Jimtown. Roy loved the outdoors, and fishing and hunting were his favorite pastimes. He wrote songs and loved to play and sing on the guitar. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Michael G. Richards will officiate and interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery at Jimtown. Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Roy Glenn Elmore. on November 5, 2008.¹

     Calvin Andrew Elmore Sr. was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,4 He Calvin Andrew Elmore Sr., age 58 years, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2010. He was under the care of the Louis A. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center at Clarksburg, WV and died at the Barbour County Good Samaritan Center surrounded by his loving family. Death was attributed to several heart attacks. He was born Tuesday, September 2, 1952 at Coalton, WV a son of the late John Dayton Elmore and Elsie Miller Elmore. He is survived by his loving mother: Elsie Miller Elmore, Jimtown; also surviving is one son: Calvin Andrew Elmore Jr. of Luray, VA and three daughters: Melissa Tallman, Belington, WV, Elizabeth Shumate, OH, and Ashley Masters of IN; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving is one brother: David A. Elmore and companion Doretta K. Bennett, Jimtown. Three sisters: Diana L. Workman and husband Brent, Elkins, Donna Marie Polce and husband Michael, and Deborah L. Conley and husband William, all of Jimtown; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death his father: John D. Elmore and by one brother: Roy G. Elmore. He attended the Norton Grade School and the Coalton Twelve Year School. Calvin was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a coal miner for Republic Steel and a Timberman. He was a noted artist and wrote songs; loved to play the guitar and sing. He was an avid gardener, and had a wonderful garden this year. Calvin was a Methodist by faith. He will be greatly missed by his family, and all who knew him. Final Rites will be conducted at the funeral home chapel, Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1: 30 PM. The Rev. James Murphy will officiate and interment will follow at the Phillips Chapel Cemetery at Jimtown.⁴ His Social Security Number was 234-86-2009.⁶ He was born on September 2, 1952 at Coalton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3,4 He married Twylla Sue Ware on August 29, 1984 at Winchester, Virginia.³ Calvin Andrew Elmore Sr. died on October 20, 2010 at Belington, Barbour Co., West Virginia, at age 58.^6,2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 259-40-4201.¹ Jeanette Esma Railey was buried at Meriwether Memory Gardens, Manchester, Meriwether Co., Georgia.² Her married name was Elmore.³ She married William Calvin "Bill" Elmore, son of Fredrick Woodford "Fred" "Freddie" Elmore and Mary Lucille "Lucy" Phillips.³ Jeanette Esma Railey was born on July 24, 1928.¹ She died on November 24, 2008 at Georgia at age 80.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 234-74-0464.⁶ Shirley Lou Elmore was born on October 11, 1937 at Lantz, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^6,2,3 As of June 21, 1956,her married name was Bodkin.² She married Russell Lee Bodkin on June 21, 1956 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,7,4 Shirley Lou Elmore died on November 14, 1994 at age 57.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 235-46-3454.⁴ Russell Lee Bodkin Russell Lee Bodkin, age 82 years, a resident of Norton, passed away Wednesday morning, November 30, 2011 in the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born August 19, 1929 at Norton a son of the late Willie L. Bodkin and the late Leta Simmons Bodkin. He was married to Shirley Elmore Bodkin who preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, David L Bodkin and wife Katrina, Coalton, one daughter Deborah Wimer and husband Dale, Norton, one brother, Walter Bodkins and wife Rosemary, North Canton, OH, two sisters, Shirley L. Daniel and husband Neil, New Brighton, PA and Kaye Frances Bell of Elkins. Six grandchildren, Tammy Goodwin and husband Jamie, Harding, WV, Thomas Maynard and wife Amanda, Elkins, Kimberly Conn and husband Andy, Elkins, Michael Bodkin, Coalton, Scott Judy and wife Heather, Elkins and Eric Judy of Coalton and fourteen great grandchildren also survive. Also preceding him in death were two sisters, Sylvia Poling and Erma Marsh and three brothers, Troy, Robert and Ersel Bodkins. Mr. Bodkin attended the schools of Randolph County and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by Kelly Foundry prior to his retirement. He was an active member of the Norton Community Church, loved gardening and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He touched many lives and will always be remembered with love. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 3, 2011 from the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Murphy and Rick Cooper officiating. Interment will follow in the Phillips Cemetery near Jimtown where full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite by members of the West Virginia National Guard Honor Guard Program, H.W. Daniels Post 29 American Legion and Tygart Valley Post 3647 Veterans of Foreign Wars.³ He was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on August 19, 1929 at Norton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3 He married Shirley Lou Elmore, daughter of Fredrick Woodford "Fred" "Freddie" Elmore and Gladys Mae Cutright, on June 21, 1956 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Russell Lee Bodkin died on November 30, 2011 at Morgantown, Monongalia Co., West Virginia, at age 82.^4,3

     Natalie Dawn Bodkin died on November 9, 2006 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on November 9, 2006 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia.¹ She Natalie Dawn Bodkin, infant daughter of Trisha Renee Gromley and Michael Allen Bodkin of Coalton, departed this life at birth Thursday evening, Nov. 9, 2006, at the Davis Memorial Hospital. Also surviving are one brother, Logan Michael Bodkin, at home; maternal grandparents, Collette Fleece Alestra and stepgrandfather, Michael W. Alestra, of Mabie; Warren J. Gromley and stepgrandmother, Kelly Gromley, of Dover, Del; paternal grandparents, Dave and Katrina Poling Bodkin of Coalton; maternal great-grandmothers, Kathryn Guire Fleece of Mabie and Mildred Brown Gromley of Clymer, Pa; and paternal great-grandfather, Russell Bodkin. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, at the Saint Vincent Cemetery at Kingsville. The Rev. Dr. Basil A. Hensley will officiate and interment will follow. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Natalie Dawn Bodkin. on November 15, 2006.¹

     His Social Security Number was 276-46-0994.² Robert Neal Elmore Sr. was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² He was born on July 30, 1947 at Coalton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 He died on October 25, 1990 at West Virginia at age 43.^2,6

     Ray Henry Elmore was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.⁵ His Social Security Number was 235-58-9739.⁶ He was born on March 29, 1942 at Coalton, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,6 He married Judith Lee Guire on July 16, 1961 at Chester, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,7 Ray Henry Elmore died on April 23, 1987 at age 45.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 232-66-9518.³ Judith Lee Guire was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 1, 1943 at Mabie, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 As of July 16, 1961,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Ray Henry Elmore, son of Fredrick Woodford "Fred" "Freddie" Elmore and Gladys Mae Cutright, on July 16, 1961 at Chester, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Judith Lee Guire died on November 7, 2006 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^3,2 She Judith Lee Guire Elmore, 63, a resident of Marstiller Place, Norton, departed this life Tuesday morning, Nov. 7, 2006, in Davis Memorial Hospital. Death was attributed to cancer. She was born Thursday, July 1, 1943, at Mabie, a daughter of the late Frank Guire and Julia Belan Guire. On July 16, 1961, at Chester, she was married to Ray H. Elmore, who preceded her in death April 23, 1987. Surviving are four sons, Curtis R. Elmore and wife, Crystal, of Coalton, Timothy A. Elmore and wife, Connie, of Norton, Randall N. Elmore and wife, Pam, of Norton and Rodney L. Elmore and wife, Ginger, of Elkins; one daughter, Teresa D. Elmore of Norton; three sisters, Mary Francis Shepherd and husband, Earl, of Chester, Lorraine Killingsworth of Norton and Kathryn Fleece of Mabie; nine grandchildren, Justin, Jason, Sheena, Wesley, Amy, Cassie and Cody Elmore, all of Norton, Chelsea and Zackary Elmore, both of Elkins; two great-grandchildren, Brandon Elmore and Karah Bennett; both of Norton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Joseph Guire. She was a graduate of Coalton High School as the valedictorian of her class in 1961. She had worked for Family Health Services for many years, as an associate agent for Jon Parrack Insurance for several years, as a receptionist for Dr. Morgan Jones for several years and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Saint Patrick Catholic Church at Coalton. She loved spending time with family and friends and was a loving mother to all and will be sadly missed. The family will receive friends at Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. On Friday at 7 p.m., a prayer service will be recited by the Rev. Fr. William Anderson at the funeral home. On Saturday morning, Nov. 11, Mrs. Elmore will be moved to Saint Patrick's Catholic Church at Coalton where the Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. The Rev. Fr. William Anderson and the Rev. Fr. Eric Antwi will be the Presiders and interment will follow in Phillips Chapel Cemetery at Jimtown. Lohr and Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Judith Lee Guire Elmore. on November 10, 2006.²

     Carl David Elmore Carl David Elmore, 73, a resident of the Jimtown community, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Davis Memorial Hospital emergency department. He was born Jan. 13, 1940, at Jimtown, the son of the late Fred W. Elmore and Gladys Cutright Elmore. Carl grew up in Jimtown and graduated from the Coalton High School. He attended Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church at Jimtown and owned and operated Elmore Logging. He loved gardening, fishing and hunting. Carl was appreciated for his love of his family and friends and for his giving heart. On Oct. 22, 1961, he was married to Carolyn Harlan Elmore, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Tammy Elmore Phillips and husband, John; two sons, Todd R. Elmore and wife, Diane, of Mill Creek and Thomas C. Elmore and wife, Leslie, of Montrose; six grandchildren, Brandon Elmore and Tish of Fairmont, Eric and Ashley Phillips of Coalton, Brittany Elmore of Charleston, Chloe Phillips of Coalton, Jonathan and Tyler Elmore of Montrose; and two great-grandchildren, Alyson and Jancen Phillips of Coalton. He is also survived by three sisters, Kathryn Howes and husband, Alfred, of Kingsville, Jeanie Merritt of Elkins and Joy Bender and husband, Thomas, of Kingsville; sister-in-law, Elsie Elmore of Jimtown; brothers-in-law. Roberts Phillips of Jimtown and Howard Miller of Coalton; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bill Harlan and wife, Dorothy Jean, of Adolph, Richard Harlan and wife, Terry, of Jimtown, Kenneth Harlan and wife, Doretta, of Jimtown, Dale Harlan and wife, Anna, of Jimtown, Bert Harlan and wife, Mary, of Junior, Jim Harlan and wife, Sandy, of Jimtown, Mary Ann Hodgkiss and husband, Edward, of Sunet Beach, N.C., Mildred Thompson and husband, Roger, of Elkins, Brenda Currence and husband, Dennis, of Tallmansville, Linda Biller of Kerens, Barbara Sams and husband, Michael, of Parkersburg, Patti Harlan Hodgkiss and husband, Larry, of Woodbine, Md; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive along with his dogs, Daultin and Bear. Also preceding him in death were his mother-in-law and father-in-law, George and Lucy Harlan; sisters, Loretta Phillips, Lorraine Wolfe and husband, Hermit, Wilma Bibey and husband, Kenneth, Shirley Bodkins and husband, Russell; brothers, Harlie Elmore and wife, Edith, Bill and Ezma Elmore, John Elmore, Ray Elmore and wife, Judy, Robert Elmore; and brother-in-law, Doug Biller. On Sunday, June 2, Mr. Elmore will be moved to Phillips Chapel Church at Jimtown where a funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. The Rev. Jim Murphy will officiate, and interment will follow in Phillips Cemetery.² He was buried at Phillips Cemetery, Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 235-58-9740.⁶ He was born on January 13, 1940 at Jimtown, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^2,3,6 He married Carolyn Rebecca Harlan on October 22, 1961 at Parsons, Randolph Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Carl David Elmore died on May 29, 2013 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^2,3,6