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     Ramona Lou Clem was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^2,5 Her Social Security Number was 308-44-1866.³ She was born on October 29, 1943 at Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana.^1,2,3,4,5 As of February 15, 1975,her married name was Beckelhimer.¹ She married Alvis Wayne Beckelhimer, son of Arthur B. Beckelhimer and Edna Juanita Link, on February 15, 1975 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Ramona Lou Clem and Alvis Wayne Beckelhimer were divorced on February 7, 1985.¹ Ramona Lou Clem died on January 9, 2007 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 63.^2,3,6,7,5 She Ramona Lou (Mona) Hall, 63, of Rocky Mount, died Tuesday, Jan. 9 at her home. She was born Oct. 29, 1943 in Anderson, Ind. to the late Fred Warren and Dorthea Irene McAshlan Clem. Survivors include her husband of 20 years, Stedson (Allen) Hall; two daughters, Misty Paige of Rocky Mount and Kelly Fetchina and husband, Rev. Father Andrew of Rahway, N.J; two sons, Chris Snodgrass and wife, Pat of Endicott and Eric Beckelhimer of Roanoke; one stepdaughter, Sandra Adams of Salem; grandchildren, Bridget, Katie, Amanda, Nicholas, Alexander and Matthew; two brothers, Fred A. Clem of Anderson, Ind. and Ray Clem and wife, Peggy of Rustburg; brother-in-law, Larry Hall e and wife Betty; sisters-in-law, Violet Sutphin and husband Carl and Lois Howard and their families; and one nephew, Freddie Clem and wife Stefanie and their son, Kody of Anderson, Ind. Burial will be conducted Maplewood Cemetery in Anderson, Ind. on January 12, 2007.⁵

     James Pemberton Philpotts was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 He was born on October 8, 1872 at Goochland Co., Virginia; His death certificate has a birth year of 1862.^1,2 He married Loula Henrietta Beckett, daughter of Wilbur Fisk Beckett and Virginia E. DeWeese, circa 1892.^1,3,2 James Pemberton Philpotts died on June 20, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,4 He J. P. Philpotts died last night at his home, 401 Washington avenue, S. W., following an illness of 2 1/2 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lula H. Philpotts, and four children, Mrs. A. V. Benner, of El Paso, Texas; Miss Katie Philpotts and Roy and Raymond Philpotts, of Roanoke. on June 21, 1932.⁴

     Flora Eulalia Philpotts was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^4,1,5 She was born on May 30, 1895 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,6 As of circa 1917,her married name was Benner.⁷ She married Archie Vivian Benner Sr. circa 1917.^1,7,5 Flora Eulalia Philpotts died on January 5, 1966 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 70.^1,5 She Mrs. Flora E. Benner, 70, 4019 Flamingo, died in a local hospital Wednesday. Resident of El Paso 46 years. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Arhcitect's Wives La Sertoma Club, Lite member of Texas PTA and Past President of Alta Vista School PTA. Survived by her husband, Archie Benner, El Paso; 3 sons, Archie V. Benner Jr., San Antonio, Tex., James Robert Benner, Sacramento, Calif., Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Henry Benner, Norfolk, Va., U.S. Navy; 14 grandchildren. Pallbearers: C. B. Warren, Murrell Higdon, Mart Pederson, Rex Smith, Nate Nelson, Phil Bargman. Honorary pallbearers: J. Woelfel, Harry J. Holmes, Gordon Mooney, Herman Abbott, Robert Huahes, Allen H. Miller. Burial in Restlawn Cemetery. on January 8, 1966.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 462-16-1120.⁵ Archie Vivian Benner Sr. was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park, 4848 Alps Street, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^1,2,4 He was born on August 26, 1896 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth year of 1894.^2,3,5 He married Flora Eulalia Philpotts, daughter of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, circa 1917.^2,6,7 Archie Vivian Benner Sr. died on July 7, 1979 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 82.^2,4 He Archie V. Benner, Sr., 82, of 4019 Flamingo Drive, passed away Saturday. He had been resident of El Paso for 55 years and was a membeer ot the St. Patrick's Cathedral. He had been associated with the Architectural Engneering firm of Frasier and Benner, and was a member of the Texas Society ot Professional Engineers and the Anthony Country Club. Survivors: Wife, Ann P. Benner, El Paso; sons, Archie V. Benner, Jr., San Antonio, Texas, Bob Benner, San Francisco, California, Pat Benner, Mission, Texas; Stepsons, Dr. Leslie Jeszensiky, Dr. Zoltan Jesensiky, both of Budapest, Hungary. Interment will be in the Restlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be W C. White, Herman Abbott, Muriel Hiqdon, Frank Kassay, Ernest Tore, Bill Harris, Sammy Adbou, Phil Bargman, Dr. Barry King, and Dr. Ed Stern. on July 9, 1979.⁴

     James Robert Benner was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Solano Co., California.¹ He was born on June 3, 1923 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.³ He married Jane Agnes Belanger on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.⁴ James Robert Benner died on April 28, 2017 at Dixon, Solano Co., California, at age 93.¹

     Jane Agnes Belanger was buried at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon, Solano Co., California.² She was born on November 28, 1922 at North Adams, Berkshire Co., Massachusetts.^3,1 As of May 23, 1946,her married name was Benner.⁴ She married James Robert Benner, son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on May 23, 1946 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York.⁴ Jane Agnes Belanger died on September 20, 2010 at Roseville, Placer Co., California, at age 87.^3,1 She Jane Benner - Born November 28, 1922 in North Adams, Massachusetts. Passed away peacefully at Roseville Sutter Memorial Hospital on September 20, 2010 at age 87. Daughter of James H. Belanger and Marion Hunt Belanger. Beloved by her children, and a highly respected Registered Nurse for over 45 years. Was a United States Navy Nurse during World War II. Survived by her children Averill (Glen), Pamela, Charles, Cynthia, Philip (JayDee), DeLois, Holly (Danny), Lance, 9 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all. Services will be private. on September 30, 2010.¹

     Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,4 He was born on June 24, 1900 at Ada, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,4,5,6 He married Virginia Clara “Bobbie” Brooks on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr. died on April 2, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.^1,2,4,6 He Roy E. Philpotts, 59, of Roanoke, father of R. E. Philpotts, Jr., of Collinsville, died Saturday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia Philpotts of the home; one son; two sisters, Mrs. A. V. Denner, El Paso, Texas, and Miss Katie Philpotts, Roanoke, and one grandson. on April 4, 1960.¹²

     Virginia Clara “Bobbie” Brooks was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3,5 Her Social Security Number was 227-34-4214.⁶ She was born on September 25, 1910 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,6,3,4,5 As of April 28, 1930,her married name was Philpotts.² She married Roy Eugene Philpotts Sr., son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on April 28, 1930 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 Virginia Clara “Bobbie” Brooks died on February 29, 1984 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 73.^1,3,5 She Mrs. Virginia Brooks Philpotts, 73, of Rt. 7, Woodland Road, died Wednesday night at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. A retired employee of Globman's Store, she was a Presbyterian and daughter of Mrs. Pearl S. Brooks of Roanoke and the late R. J. Brooks. She was born Sept. 25, 1910, in Roanoke. Surviving are one son, Roy Eugene Philpotts Jr. of Rt. 7, Martinsville; one grandson, Donald Keith Philpotts of Augusta, Ga; her mother; four sisters, Mrs. Emily B. Helms of Annandale, Mrs. Gladys B. Knowling of Roanoke, Mrs. Florence B. Hopkins of Edina, Minn. and Mrs. Mildred B. Avery of Roanoke; and one brother, Larry Brooks of Roanoke. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Wasena Community, Roanoke. on March 1, 1984.⁵

     Harry W. Philpotts was born in December, 1895 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹

     Katherine Wingfield "Katie" Philpotts was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 Her Social Security Number was 224-32-3433.⁹ She was born on January 24, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3,9,4 She died on October 31, 1986 at Martinsville, Virginia, at age 88.^3,4,5 She Katie Wingfield Philpotts, of 401 Washington Avenue, S.W., died Friday. She was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, the French Club, and was a former Pink Lady at Community Hospital. Miss Philpotts retired from the Roanoke City School System. Surviving are nephews, Gene Philpotts, Martinsville; Pat Benner, Mission, Texas; Ben Benner, El Paso, Texas; Bob Benner, California; a number of great-nieces and great-nephews including, Don Philpotts, Marietta, Ga. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park. on November 2, 1986.⁵

     James Raymond Philpotts James served as a Private, 853rd Engineer Battalion, Aviation, U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He resided in Roanoke County, Virginia prior to the war. He enlisted in the Army on March 18, 1943 in Roanoke, Virginia. He was noted, at the time of his enlistment, as being employed as a Retail manager and also as married. James was a passenger on the H.M.T. Rohna. The Rohna and four other troop ships left Oran in French Algeria with cargo and troops. Off Béjaïa, Algeria the convoy was attacked by an estimated 60 German Luftwaffe Heinkel 177's. One of the 177's, piloted by Hans Dochtermann, released a glide bomb that hit Rohna on her port side and she eventually sank. 1,138 men were killed, including 1,015 U.S. personnel. The attack is the largest loss of US troops at sea due to enemy action in a single incident. 35 U.S. troops of the 2,000 originally embarked later died of wounds. James was declared "Missing In Action" in this sinking during the war. He was awarded the Purple Heart.⁹ He was born on March 2, 1909 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁴ He married Annie Magdalene "Madge" Creasy on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ James Raymond Philpotts died on November 27, 1943 at age 34; Lost at sea on the H. M. T. Rohna in the Mediterranean Sea.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 243-13-1950.² Annie Magdalene "Madge" Creasy was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 She was born on November 4, 1914 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of August 13, 1936,her married name was Philpotts.¹ She married James Raymond Philpotts, son of James Pemberton Philpotts and Loula Henrietta Beckett, on August 13, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Annie Magdalene "Madge" Creasy died on November 15, 1990 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^2,3,4,5 She Mrs. Madge Gill of 1826 Sprague Ave. died Nov 15, 1990, at Presbyterian Hospital. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery, Salem, VA. Mrs. Gill, a native of Roanoke, VA, was a homemaker and a member of Green Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, William; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Hairfield of Roanoke. on November 16, 1990.⁴

     Archie Vivian Benner Jr. was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^6,9 He was born on March 12, 1918 at Gulfport, Harrison Co., Mississippi.^5,10,11,6,9 He married Jo Ruth Roberts on August 31, 1939.¹² Archie Vivian Benner Jr. and Jo Ruth Roberts were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.¹² Archie Vivian Benner Jr. married Bonita R. Baize on August 16, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.^3,13 Archie Vivian Benner Jr. died on September 2, 2008 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas, at age 90.^4,10,11,6,9 He LTC (USAF RET) Archie V. Benner, Jr. was born March 12, 1918, in Gulfport, Mississippi, and passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 in El Paso. With his parents, he moved to El Paso at the age of two, and later attended Alts Vista Grade School and Austin High School. After graduating from Austin High School at age sixteen, he hitchhiked to Texas A & M where he enrolled in classes and joined the A & M Corps of Cadets. After earning a degree in Architectural Engineering from Texas A&M (Class of 1938), he joined the Army Air Corps (forerunner of the U.S. Air Force) where he received his commission as a 1LT, his pilot rating, and became a member of the 8th Air Force. He was a B-17 bomber pilot in the 549th Bombardment Squadron, also known as ' The Bombing Devils,' Arch was one of the original 'kindergarten pilots' because, as squadron commander, he led numerous missions over France and Germany before his twenty-fifth birthday. For his valiant service to his country, including missions flown during the Battle of Normandy, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, and EAME Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars. After World War II Arch was stationed at several different bases; he returned to El Paso where he served at Biggs Air Field as assistant chief civil engineer. When Biggs closed, he was reassigned to Kelly Air Field in San Antonio as chief civil engineer until his retirement in 1978. He and his wife, Bonnie, then returned to El Paso where he lived until his death. His parents, A. V Benner Sr. and Flora Philpotts Benner, preceded him in death. His survivors include his devoted wife of thirty-nine years, Bonita B. Benner, whose loving care enabled him to live a much longer life at home; his younger brothers Pat Benner and Bob Benner; his daughters and sons:, JoAnn Benner Elder, Patricia Benner Baltzell, Ronald E. Ramirez, Renee Ramirez Gravatt, Teresa Ramirez, and Richard P. Ramirez; eleven beloved grandchildren and twelve precious great-grandchildren; as well as many old friends. Chapel Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 8, 2008 at Funeraria Del Angel Martin Central, 3839 Montana Ave. Interment will follow to Ft. Bliss National Cemetery. on September 7, 2008.⁶

     Patrick Henry Benner was buried at Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, 2520 South Inspiration Road, Mission, Hildago Co., Texas.⁹ He Patrick Henry Benner was born on March 17th, 1928 and passed away on February 1st, 2024 at the age of 95.⁵ He was born on March 17, 1928 at El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.^3,5 He married Ethel Louise Allen in July, 1951 at Alamogordo, Otero Co., New Mexico.⁴ Patrick Henry Benner died on February 1, 2024 at Texas at age 95.⁵

     Bonita R. Baize was buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson Road, El Paso, El Paso Co., Texas.² She was born on March 6, 1923.² As of August 16, 1969,her married name was Benner.³ She married Archie Vivian Benner Jr., son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on August 16, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.^3,1 Bonita R. Baize died on July 30, 2019 at age 96.²

     Jo Ruth Roberts was born circa 1917 at Texas.² As of August 31, 1939,her married name was Benner.³ She married Archie Vivian Benner Jr., son of Archie Vivian Benner Sr. and Flora Eulalia Philpotts, on August 31, 1939.³ Jo Ruth Roberts and Archie Vivian Benner Jr. were divorced on August 8, 1969 at Bexar Co., Texas.³