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     Her Social Security Number was 234-30-3378.³ Dorothy L. Samples was born on October 11, 1907 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Arthur John Elmore, son of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley, on January 2, 1924 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ As of circa 1926,her married name was James.⁴ Dorothy L. Samples married Albert Ray James circa 1926.⁴ Dorothy L. Samples died in January, 1981 at West Virginia at age 73.³

     Her married name was Backus.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-38-4744.³ Dorene Faye Elmore married Unknown Backus.³ Dorene Faye Elmore was born on October 27, 1924 at Quincy, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ As of May 31, 1962,her married name was James.² She married Albert Ray James on May 31, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² Dorene Faye Elmore died on February 10, 2003 at West Virginia at age 78.^3,5

     Albert Ray James was born on February 26, 1907 at Three Mile, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,4 He married Dorothy L. Samples circa 1926.⁵ Albert Ray James married Dorene Faye Elmore, daughter of Arthur John Elmore and Dorothy L. Samples, on May 31, 1962 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Infant James was buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on February 20, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 20, 1944 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Infant James died on July 26, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She was born on July 26, 1956 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     James Corbert Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 368-30-0091.⁸ He was born on March 22, 1920 at Cabin Creek, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^8,4,3 He married Audrey Reed on July 28, 1948 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁹ James Corbert Elmore married Mary Virginia Hensley on November 13, 1955 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,2 James Corbert Elmore died on March 28, 1996 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 76.^8,2 He SPRAGUE - James Corbert Elmore, 76, of Sprague died March 28, 1996, at home after a long illness. He was born in Cabin Creek. He was a retired security guard for a Florida police department, and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving: wife, Mary "Jenny" Hensley Elmore; sons, Kenneth of Beckley, Robert and Billy Joe, both at home; daughters, Belinda Green of Asheboro, N.C., Debra Cozart of Minden; foster son, Charles Aliff of Whitesville; brother, Pearlie L. of Beckley; sisters, Joan Richmond of Blue Jay, Ida Mae Lilly of Daniels; six grandchildren. Service will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home, Prosperity, with Elder James Leach and Elder Walter Green officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
on March 30, 1996.²

     Joann "Joan" "Joanna" Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ She Joann (Joan) Helen Richmond age 99 of Blue Jay, WV passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at home. Born on May 17, 1922, in Riverside, WV, she was the last surviving member of her immediate family, and the last elder of Blue Jay United Methodist Church where she was a lifetime member. Mrs. Richmond was formerly employed by E.M. Payne Company, Glade Springs Racquet Club, and Beckley College. Joann was a fun-loving grandmother who loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed activities such as gardening, puzzles, yard sales (her favorite) and the goodwill store where she found many treasures. Also, she enjoyed spending time with her church and church family. She was known for her delicious butterscotch pies and chicken and dumplings.
Her daughter was her live-in caretaker for over seven years, who provided her with love and excellent care. Her son-in-law James also helped with anything she wanted or needed. Joann was preceded in death by her parents, William Elmore and Cora Bowe Elmer Barlow; husband of 52 years Harding Richmond; son Dennis "Danny" Richmond; grandson Dennis Richmond; sister Ida Mae Lilly; brothers James and Lee Elmore. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (James) Moran of Blue Jay; grandchildren, Tammy (Manuel) Ratliff of Blue Jay, Tina (Pat) Acord of Blue Jay; great grandchildren, Cindy (Adam) Redden of Daniels, Steven (April) Ratliff of Blue Jay, Kevin Acord of Blue Jay, Katie Acord of Charleston, and Kyle and Robert Richmond of North Carolina. Great-great grandchildren, Austin, Ava, Ellie, Josie, and Finley Ratliff of Blue Jay. A special niece, Lynda (John) Tilley of Roxboro, NC, and great nieces, Melissa (Perry) Vaughn and Susan (Russell) Pulliam of NC. Other nieces, Barbara Johnson of Kansas, Belinda Green and Debbie Elmore of NC; nephews, Mark Elmore of Chesapeake, VA, DeWayne, Bobby and Billy Jo Elmore of Beckley; great niece, Donna Mae of Pennsylvania. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Judy Mills for her love and care to our mom. Also, to the Home Health Nurses of Hospice of Southern WV for all your loving care and prayers. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity, WV.⁵ She was born on May 17, 1922 at Riverside, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ As of January 27, 1941,her married name was Richmond.² She married Harding Hausting Richmond on January 27, 1941 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,5 Joann "Joan" "Joanna" Elmore died on April 30, 2022 at Blue Jay, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 99.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-44-7793.¹¹ Pearlie Lee Elmore was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,7 He and Marietta Marlene Meadows were divorced.⁴ Pearlie Lee Elmore married Christine Calhoun.⁷ Pearlie Lee Elmore was born on May 21, 1925 at Carbondale, Fayette Co., West Virginia.^{11,2,3,4,6,12,7} He married Marietta Marlene Meadows on October 15, 1964 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Pearlie Lee Elmore married Lula Katherine Lindsey on July 3, 1976 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,13,14 Pearlie Lee Elmore died on July 6, 2000 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 75.^11,2,12,7 He Pearlie Lee Elmore, 76, of Crab Orchard, died Thursday, July 6, 2000, in a local hospital of natural causes. Born May 21, 1925, at Carbondale, he was the son of the late William and Cora Bowe Elmore. Mr. Elmore was retired from the m ilitary after 23 years of service, having served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. During his military career, he was awarded the World War II Victory Ribbon, World War II Campaign Ribbon, Occupation Ribbon, Navy Good Conduct Ribbon and Pacific Campaign Ribbon with three stars. While serving in Korea in 1950, he was wounded and received the Purple Heart and the Korean Campaign Ribbon with five stars. Mr. Elmore was of the Baptist faith and had been a resident of Crab Orchard the past six years. He was preceded in death by a brother, James Elmore. Survivors include his wife, Christine Calhoun Elmore; a son, Mark Elmore of Norfolk, Va; and two sisters, Ida Mae Lilly of Daniels and JoAnn Richmond of Blue Jay. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley. on July 9, 2000.⁷

     Her married name was Shuemake.⁴ Ida Mae Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ She married Ernest Clyde Shuemake.⁴ Ida Mae Elmore was born on March 18, 1927 at Riverside, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^9,6,5 As of December 22, 1944,her married name was McVay.⁴ She married Robert Jack McVay on December 22, 1944 at Norfolk, Virginia.⁴ As of January 13, 1950,her married name was Lilly.⁵ Ida Mae Elmore married George Avrille Lilly Jr. on January 13, 1950 at Mabscott, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ Ida Mae Elmore died on December 30, 2006 at North Carolina at age 79.^9,6 She ROXBORO, N.C. — Ida Mae Lilly, 79, of Roxboro, N.C., passed away Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006. Born March 18, 1927, at Riverside, she was the daughter of the late William and Cora Lee Elmore. She was known as Ida Mae; she was also known for her sweet smile, loving kindness and her love for children. Ida Mae enjoyed helping those in need, baking cakes, sewing, and fishing. She was involved with the March of Dimes and the Special Olympics. She was of the Methodist Faith and was a member of the Blue Jay Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Ida Mae was preceded in death by two brothers, Lee Elmore and James Elmore; and a grandson, Martin Fronske. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Barbara Johnson of Overland Park, Kan., Lynda Tilley and husband, John, of Roxboro, N.C., and Victoria Fronske and husband, John, of Pocatello, Idaho; a son, George E. Lilly, Sr., of Beckley; a sister, Joanna Richmond of Blue Jay; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2007, at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley, with Rev. John Salvage officiating with burial to follow. Perry Vaughn, Russell Pulliam, John Tilley, George Lilly, Jr., John Fronske, and James Moran will be serving as pallbearers. Donations of sympathy may be made to the Special Olympics. The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Lynda, Johnny, Melissa, and Susan for their caring during her illnesses over the past several years. Blue Ridge Funeral Home, 5251 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Beckley, is in charge of the arrangements. on January 1, 2007.⁶

     Julia Elmore was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on July 19, 1916 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on May 3, 1917 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Marietta Marlene Meadows and Pearlie Lee Elmore were divorced.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-58-4987.⁴ Marietta Marlene Meadows was born on June 8, 1935 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of October 15, 1964,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Pearlie Lee Elmore, son of William Albert Elmore and Cora Lee Bowe, on October 15, 1964 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Marietta Marlene Meadows died on October 20, 2003 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^4,2 She Marietta Marlene Meadows Richmond, 68, of Blue Jay, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, at CAMC Memorial Division, Charleston following a short illness. Born June 8, 1935, at Beckley, she was the daughter of the late Elmer H. Meadows and Lula E. Mitchem Meadows. Mrs. Richmond was a graduate of Beckley College with an associates degree. She was a retired employee of the Raleigh County National Bank as switchboard operator and was of the Catholic faith. She attended the Blue Jay United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Harley Wayne Meadows. Survivors include her husband, Harding “Danny” Richmond at home; a son, Mark Elmore and wife, Cindy of Norfolk, Va; a brother, Mike Meadows and wife, Janice of Glen Morgan; her mother-in-law, Jo Ann Richmond of Blue Jay and a sister-in-law, Carolyn James of Blue Jay. on October 23, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-12-8437.² Harding Hausting Richmond was born on October 6, 1917 at Crow, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Joann "Joan" "Joanna" Elmore, daughter of William Albert Elmore and Cora Lee Bowe, on January 27, 1941 at Beaver, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Harding Hausting Richmond died on September 7, 1993 at age 75.²