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     His Social Security Number was 225-24-3537.⁵ W. Thurman Starnes was buried at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest Lawn Drive, Weddington, Union Co., North Carolina.³ He married Faye Jarrell.³ W. Thurman Starnes was born on September 29, 1925 at Charlottesville, Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He died on January 26, 1991 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^5,6,2,3 He Mr. W. Thurman Starnes, of 5132 Camilla Dr. died Jan. 26, 1991, at Mercy Hospital South. Funeral is 11 a.m Monday at Saint John`s Episcopal Church, where he was a member. Burial is private. Harry and Bryant Funeral Home is in charge. Mr. Starnes, a native of Charlottesville, Va., was a builder and developer of Charlotte homes and neighborhoods. He was a University of Virginia graduate and received his master`s degree at Stanford University. He was a World War II Navy lieutenant. He served on the Thompson Children`s Home Board of Directors for 15 years. Survivors are his wife, Faye; sons, Allan Starnes, Chuck Starnes; daughters, Mrs. Lydia Williams of Miami, Mrs. Susie Culp; eight grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Thompson Children`s Home Inc., P.O. Box 25129, Charlotte, N.C. 28229. on January 27, 1991.²

     George Lenvill Redmon was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on September 15, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; His death cetificate and his WWI Draft Registration card both have a birth date of Sep 15, 1882.^1,4,5,3 He married Maude E. Beckner on April 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6 George Lenvill Redmon died on July 1, 1934 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 52.⁷

     Her Social Security Number was 227-68-7900.³ Maude E. Beckner was born on March 13, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 As of April 17, 1904,her married name was Redmon.¹ She married George Lenvill Redmon, son of Yancy Davis Redman and Mary Jane "Molly" Thurman, on April 17, 1904 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Maude E. Beckner died on November 30, 1968 at age 80.³

     Yancey E. G. Redman was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on January 9, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She died on June 16, 1889 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 228-30-6071.⁴ Gladys B. Smith was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.² Her married name was Strader.² She married Charles William Strader.² Gladys B. Smith was born on July 5, 1903 at Virginia.^1,4,2 She died on April 9, 1988 at age 84.^4,2

     John Harris Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 11, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.⁴ He died on August 11, 1937 at age 28.³

     Miriam Ruth Smith was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-03-2099.⁸ She and Harry Ashton Lough were divorced.⁹ Miriam Ruth Smith was born on May 30, 1915 at Bossievain, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^6,4,7,8 As of August 19, 1936,her married name was Lough.³ She married Harry Ashton Lough on August 19, 1936 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.³ Miriam Ruth Smith died on January 20, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^6,4,5 She Mrs. Miriam Ruth Smith Lough, age 59, of 760 Virginia Ave., Salem, passed away in a Roanoke hospital Monday morning. Surviving are two sons, James S. Lough of Salem, Harry A. Lough of Littleton, Colorado; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Harmon of Copper Hill, Clarice Reed of Bent Mountain, Mrs. Charles Strater of Radford; also four grandchildren. Interment in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. on January 21, 1975.⁵

     Harry Ashton Lough and Miriam Ruth Smith were divorced.³ Harry Ashton Lough was buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, Pendleton Co., West Virginia.^4,1 His Social Security Number was 224-03-9793.⁸ He was born on December 7, 1911 at Elkins, Randolph Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and the SSDI have a birth year of 1913, his draft card has 1912.^3,4,6,8,1,7 He married Miriam Ruth Smith, daughter of John Freeman Smith and Dorma Arizona Redman, on August 19, 1936 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia.⁵ Harry Ashton Lough died on April 20, 1965 at Camden, Kershaw Co., South Carolina, at age 53.^3,4,1 He Funeral services for Harry Ashton Lough, 52, will be held Thursday with burial at Franklin, W. Va. He died in Kershaw County Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He was born in Elkins, W. Va., son of Mrs. Effie Simmons Lough and the late James Vernon Lough, had been employed with E. I. DuPont as works engineer for the past 33 years and had been living in Camden since 1950. Surviving are his mother; his widow, Mrs. Genevieve Hemphill Lough; two sons, Lawrence and Mark of the home; two sons by a previous marriage, Harry A. Jr. of Greenville and James Lough of Salem, Va; two sisters, Mrs. Kelly J. Wilson of Louisburg, N.C., and Mrs. Mary L. Smither of Franklin, W. Va., and three brothers, Charles Ren of Waynesboro, Va., John V. of Franklin and William Rayburn Lough of Los Angeles, Calif. on April 21, 1965.³

     Infant Lough was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Lough died on March 15, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Infant Lough was born on March 15, 1943 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹

     His Social Security Number was 227-10-6446.³ Charles William Strader was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ He married Gladys B. Smith, daughter of John Freeman Smith and Dorma Arizona Redman.¹ Charles William Strader was born on July 14, 1894 at Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,2 He died on May 4, 1969 at age 74.¹

     Mary Malinda Strader was buried at West View Cemetery, 5th Street and Carter Street, Radford, Virginia.¹ She died on March 12, 1943.¹ She was born on March 12, 1943.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-46-3171.⁷ Harry Ashton Lough Jr. was born on June 17, 1938 at Augusta Co., Virginia.^3,7 He married Mildred Hart Ross on April 22, 1957 at Ashe Co., North Carolina.⁴ Harry Ashton Lough Jr. died on January 6, 2008 at Colorado at age 69.⁷

     James Smith Lough James Smith Lough, 85, of Salem, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes on April 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Ashton Lough; his mother, Miriam Smith Lough; his brothers, Harry "Ashton" Lough Jr. and Stephen Lough; and his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. Born on November 10, 1939, in Waynesboro, Virginia, James was a lifelong resident of Salem. He honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard from 1957 until 1960, when he was honorably discharged. A graduate of Roanoke College in Salem, James was an accomplished swimmer and a proud inductee into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to become a beloved teacher at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Virginia, where he also assisted with the high school wrestling team. His dedication to education and mentorship left a lasting impact on countless students. Outside the classroom, James was a devoted father and never hesitated to help others. He was a talented saxophone player and singer, spending 37 years performing in various dance bands in Southwest Virginia. He was also an avid gardener, and that, along with his love of music, enriched the lives of those around him. He is survived by his son, James Ashton Lough, and wife, Grace; son, Joshua Meyer Lough; daughter, Maggie Starkey, and husband, Brad, with children, Chloe and Remi; brothers, Larry Lough and Mark Lough; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. James will be remembered for his kindness, creativity, and unwavering commitment to others. His legacy lives on in his children, grandchildren, and the many lives he touched throughout his 85 years.² He was born on November 10, 1939 at Waynesboro, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5 He married Sally Ann Davis Hollyfield on December 28, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ James Smith Lough and Sally Ann Davis Hollyfield were divorced on August 7, 1975 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ James Smith Lough married Nancy Lee Bachtell on June 27, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ James Smith Lough died on April 23, 2025 at Virginia at age 85.²

     Clarence John Redmon Sr. was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 505 North Rodriguez Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida.³ He was born on April 17, 1905 at Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Mayme Mae Murphy circa 1925.^5,6 Clarence John Redmon Sr. married Alma L. Chandler in 1946 at St. Johns Co., Florida.^7,3 Clarence John Redmon Sr. died on December 7, 1974 at St. Johns Co., Florida, at age 69.^2,3

     Elliot Edgar Redmon was buried at Signal Hill Memorial Park, 12360 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, Hanover Co., Virginia.² He was born on August 12, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Lucille Long on November 21, 1928 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5 Elliot Edgar Redmon died on May 8, 1977 at Mechanicsville, Hanover Co., Virginia, at age 68.² He Elliott E. Redmon, 68, retired owner and operator of Redmon Implement Co., died yeaterday in a local hospital. Mr. Redmon, who lived on Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, operated the farm implement dealership at 1910 E. Franklin St. for 25 years. He retired and sold the business in 1970. He was a founder and charter member of Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. He als was a member of the Hanover Ruritan Club, Masonic Lodge 344, AF&AM, Greenwood Golf Club and Indian Creek Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lucille L. Redmon; a son, Elliott E. Redmon Jr. of Hartfield; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Coen, Mrs. Norma Oppenheimer, both of Richmond, and Mrs. Patricia Marshall of Urbanna; a brother, Arthur I. Redmon of Richmond; a sister, Mrs. Ora Lucas of Staunton; 16 grandchildren, and one great-grandson. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Signal Hill Memorial Park. on May 9, 1977.²

     Ora A. Minnie Redmon was buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 563 Bethel Green Road, Middlebrook, Augusta Co., Virginia.^2,3 She Staunton - Ora (Redmon) Lucas, 88, of Rt. 2, Box 334, widow of Roller F. Lucas, died on Sunday evening (May 31, 1998) at her residence. She was born Oct. 20. 1909, at Floyd County, a daughter of George L. and Maude (Beckner) Redmon. She attended Western State University, Kalamazoo, Mich., and received an AB degree from Concord State Teachers College, Athens, W.Va. She taught school at Princeton, W.Va., and Stonewall Jackson Primary School at Staunton. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Soroity and the Country Gardners Garden Club. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir. Surviving are a brother, Arthur I. Redmon of Richmond; and several nieces and nephews. A service will be conducted at 11 this morning at Bethel Presbyterian Church by the Revs. Roy W. Howard and Clifford D. Caldwell, with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Arthur Redmon Jr., Guy D. Brooks, Dale Smith, W. hampton Haislip, Edwin Summy, Otho and Chester Riley and H. Joseph Williams Sr.³ Her married name was Lucas.² She married Roller Franklin Lucas.^2,3 Ora A. Minnie Redmon was born on October 20, 1909 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on May 31, 1998 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 88.^2,3

     George Lenvill Redmon Jr. was buried at Monte Vista Park Cemetery, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on April 24, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on August 24, 1952 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 41.¹

     Arthur Irvin Redmon Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 233-24-9228.⁸ He married Anne Unknown.⁵ Arthur Irvin Redmon Sr. was born on December 28, 1919 at Roanoke, Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Dec 29, 1919.^1,4,9,8 He died on February 12, 2000 at Virginia at age 80.^4,9,8 He Redmon, Arthur I. Sr., 80, of Richmond, a retired Virginia Employment Commission employee, husband of Anne G. Redmon. on February 13, 2000.⁵

     Mayme Mae Murphy was born on August 22, 1907 at West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1925,her married name was Redmon.² She married Clarence John Redmon Sr., son of George Lenvill Redmon and Maude E. Beckner, circa 1925.^1,2 Mayme Mae Murphy died in 1943 at St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida.³

     Alma L. Chandler was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, 505 North Rodriguez Street, St. Augustine, St. Johns Co., Florida.² She was born on November 21, 1914.^2,3 As of 1946,her married name was Redmon.¹ She married Clarence John Redmon Sr., son of George Lenvill Redmon and Maude E. Beckner, in 1946 at St. Johns Co., Florida.^1,2 Alma L. Chandler died on March 14, 1976 at St. Johns Co., Florida, at age 61.^2,3