Lawrence Dale Elmore1,2,3,4

M, b. May 17, 1930, d. December 5, 1981
FatherWilliam Burger "Willie" Elmore5,2,6 b. June 9, 1887, d. April 24, 1974
MotherDovie Lake Steger5,2,6 b. February 2, 1891, d. September 9, 1936
     His Social Security Number was 231-30-7577.2 Lawrence Dale Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4 He married Pauline Young.7,4 Lawrence Dale Elmore was born on May 17, 1930 at Craig Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 He died on December 5, 1981 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 51.1,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 3, District 23-5, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia5

Family

Pauline Young b. July 11, 1930, d. November 18, 1993
Marriage*Lawrence Dale Elmore married Pauline Young.7,4 
Children
  • Linda Susan Elmore8,7
  • Karen Fay Elmore7,8

Citations

  1. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy B. Elmore obituary in the Mar 28, 1994 edition.
  7. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Young Elmore obituary in the Nov 19, 1993 edition.

Pauline Young1,2,3

F, b. July 11, 1930, d. November 18, 1993
     Pauline Young was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.4,2,3 Her married name was Elmore.1 She married Lawrence Dale Elmore, son of William Burger "Willie" Elmore and Dovie Lake Steger.1,2 Pauline Young was born on July 11, 1930 at Virginia.2 She died on November 18, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 63.2,3 She ELMORE, Pauline Young, 63, of Salem, died Thursday, November 18, 1993, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Dale Elmore. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Foster, Salem, Karen Tripp, Winchester, Ky; two brothers, Ralph Aaron Young, Henry, Curtis P. Young, Roanoke; a special sister-in-law, Betty Cannaday; two grandchildren, Craig Tripp, Kelsey Tripp. Graveside services will be held Saturday, November 20, 1993, at 2 p.m. at Huffman Memorial Park in Craig County, with the Rev. Steve Putney officiating. on November 19, 1993.3

Family

Lawrence Dale Elmore b. May 17, 1930, d. December 5, 1981
Marriage*She married Lawrence Dale Elmore, son of William Burger "Willie" Elmore and Dovie Lake Steger.1,2 
Children
  • Linda Susan Elmore3,1
  • Karen Fay Elmore1,3

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Pauline Young Elmore obituary in the Nov 19, 1993 edition.
  4. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.

Troy Braxton Elmore1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. March 15, 1918, d. March 27, 1994
FatherWilliam Burger "Willie" Elmore1,2,3,4 b. June 9, 1887, d. April 24, 1974
MotherDovie Lake Steger1,2,3,4 b. February 2, 1891, d. September 9, 1936
     Troy Braxton Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.7,8 He was born on March 15, 1918 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.4,5,7,8 He married Stella Irene Humphries on June 29, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9 Troy Braxton Elmore died on March 27, 1994 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.6,7 He ELMORE, Troy B., 76, of New Castle, passed away Sunday, March 27, 1994 at a local hospital. He was born March 15, 1918 and was the son of the late Burger and Dovie Elmore. He was office manager for Craig-Botetourt Electric Co-op for 31 years. He was a former member of Locust Grove United Methodist Church, Salem, Va. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Dale Elmore. Surviving are his wife, Irene H. Elmore; several cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at Boitnott Funeral Home, with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Huffman Memorial Park. on March 28, 1994.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 142, District 83, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 33, District 1, Alleghany, Craig Co., Virginia1

Family

Stella Irene Humphries b. May 18, 1919, d. April 29, 2005
Marriage*Troy Braxton Elmore married Stella Irene Humphries on June 29, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,9 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  7. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy B. Elmore obituary in the Mar 28, 1994 edition.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Humphries Elmore obituary in the May 1, 2005 edition.

Harold Miller Elmore1,2

M, b. March 15, 1913, d. November 12, 1927
FatherWilliam Burger "Willie" Elmore3,1,2,4 b. June 9, 1887, d. April 24, 1974
MotherDovie Lake Steger3,1,2,4 b. February 2, 1891, d. September 9, 1936
     Harold Miller Elmore was buried at Sarver Cemetery, Blue Healing Springs, Craig Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 15, 1913 at Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia.1,2 He died on November 12, 1927 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 14.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 142, District 83, Simmonsville, Craig Co., Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Troy B. Elmore obituary in the Mar 28, 1994 edition.

Stella Irene Humphries1,2,3

F, b. May 18, 1919, d. April 29, 2005
     Stella Irene Humphries was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.4,3 Her Social Security Number was 229-14-5857.2 She was born on May 18, 1919 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,4,2 As of June 29, 1938,her married name was Elmore.1 She married Troy Braxton Elmore, son of William Burger "Willie" Elmore and Dovie Lake Steger, on June 29, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 Stella Irene Humphries died on April 29, 2005 at Craig Co., Virginia, at age 85.4,2,5,3 She Irene Humphries Elmore, 85 of New Castle, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy B. Elmore and parents Rutherford and Winnie Carper Humphries. She is survived by numerous cousins, including Betty Charlton, Billy Carper, Blanche Bostic, Alma Elmore, Eloise Webb, and Alice Zeldenthius. She had been a member of the Locust Grove Methodist Church, Salem. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2005 at Huffman Memorial Park with Dr. Ernie Johnson officiating. on May 1, 2005.3

Family

Troy Braxton Elmore b. March 15, 1918, d. March 27, 1994
Marriage*She married Troy Braxton Elmore, son of William Burger "Willie" Elmore and Dovie Lake Steger, on June 29, 1938 at Catawba, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Irene Humphries Elmore obituary in the May 1, 2005 edition.
  4. [S7617] Huffman Memorial Park, Craig Co., VA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Shirley Mae Baber1,2,3,4

F, b. August 13, 1941, d. November 19, 2022
     Shirley Mae Baber was buried at Level Green Christian Church Cemetery, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on August 13, 1941 at Level Green, Craig Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of October 7, 1961,her married name was Dudding.1 She married Oscar Berlin Dudding Jr., son of Oscar Berlin "Poppy" Dudding and Virginia Lorraine Martin, on October 7, 1961 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 Shirley Mae Baber and Oscar Berlin Dudding Jr. were divorced on April 17, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 Shirley Mae Baber died on November 19, 2022 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 81.4 She Shirley Mae Baber, age 81, of Blacksburg, Virginia, finished her earthly work on the 19th day of November, 2022. She was born in the community of Level Green in Craig County, Virginia on August 13, 1941, to the late Billy Thomas and Christine Baber. She is survived by her three loving and diverse sons, Ashley Thomas Dudding of Yorkville, Illinois, Travis Clark Dudding of St. Catherine's Ontario, Canada and Jonathan Clay Dudding of Christiansburg, Virginia; daughters-in-law, Kristin Dudding, Roya Mir and Deborah Kirby; and grandchildren, Kaitlyn Brooke Dudding, Caleb Thomas Dudding and William Thomas Dudding; her sister, Barbara Baber-Martin and brother-in-law, Larry Martin of Christiansburg, Virginia; niece, Sally Ann Howard; and nephews, Chris Myers and Brad Martin. Barbara was a pillar of support and compassion in the months and days leading up to her sister's passing. William Thomas Dudding, her ray of sunshine and gift from God was a blessing in Shirley's life. The two spent the last eight years molding their special friendship and strengthening each other's walk through life. Shirley worked 42 years for Virginia Tech, including time spent as former University President Dr. T. Marshall Hahn's secretary. She was proud to grow her career with the University and spoke often and fondly of her friends, colleagues, and students that she met throughout her tenure. The joy she felt from her work with Virginia Tech was something that prevailed in her mind, even up until her final few days, despite her retirement years prior from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She was welcomed to Heaven into the loving arms of those that preceded her in death, her grandfather and grandmother, Benton P. and Dove Mae Fisher; her parents, Billy Thomas (who she had been anxious to see again for a long time) and Christine Baber; her sister, Judy Myers; and grandson, special angel, Joshua William Dudding. Graveside service will follow at the Level Green Christian Church Cemetery in Newport, Virginia. on November 22, 2022.4

Family

Oscar Berlin Dudding Jr. b. September 14, 1942, d. October 12, 1994
Marriage*She married Oscar Berlin Dudding Jr., son of Oscar Berlin "Poppy" Dudding and Virginia Lorraine Martin, on October 7, 1961 at Craig Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Shirley Mae Baber and Oscar Berlin Dudding Jr. were divorced on April 17, 1986 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.2 
Children
  • Ashley Thomas Dudding5,1,4
  • Travis Clark Dudding5,4
  • Jonathan Clay Dudding5,4

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Shirley Mae Baber obituary in the Nov 22, 2022 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Oscar Berlin Dudding, Jr. obituary in the Oct 14, 1994 edition.

William Perry Maynor1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 15, 1880, d. March 30, 1957
     His Social Security Number was 235-46-5548.3 William Perry Maynor was buried at Maynor Cemetery, Sand Lick, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on January 15, 1880 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,2,4,5 He married Fannie Esta Elmore, daughter of Oscar Ballard Elmore and Mary Mason Mills, on April 16, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 William Perry Maynor died on March 30, 1957 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 21, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 34, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1930Grocery worker7
1940Farm hand8

Family

Fannie Esta Elmore b. December 5, 1891, d. August, 1982
Marriage*William Perry Maynor married Fannie Esta Elmore, daughter of Oscar Ballard Elmore and Mary Mason Mills, on April 16, 1921 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the W. Perry Maynor death certificate.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Maynor-Elmore marriage record.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Hope Maynor Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2012 edition.

Mary Hope Maynor1,2

F, b. November 28, 1928, d. November 14, 2012
FatherWilliam Perry Maynor1,3,4,2 b. January 15, 1880, d. March 30, 1957
MotherFannie Esta Elmore1,3,4,2 b. December 5, 1891, d. August, 1982
     Mary Hope Maynor was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.5,2 She was born on November 28, 1928 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,5,6,2 She married James Melvin Link on June 14, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 Mary Hope Maynor died on November 14, 2012 at Woodsfield, Monroe Co., Ohio, at age 83.5,6,2 She NEW MARTINSVILLE — Mary Hope Maynor Link, 83, of New Martinsville, passed away on November 14, 2012, in Woodsfield, Ohio. Mary was born November 28, 1928, in Raleigh County, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late William Perry and Fanny Estaline Maynor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband James Melvin Link and brothers Eldred and Ivan Maynor. Surviving is one son James Mark Link (Sandra) of Little River, S.C., two daughters, Marla Link Potts (Francis) of Hannibal, Ohio and Melissa Link Selfridge of Nashville, Tenn; eight grandchildren also survived. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Martinsville where a memorial service was held 10 a.m., Monday, November 19, 2012. In her honor, a reception followed, where the family received friends. Interment in Greenlawn Memorial Park will be at the convenience of the family. on November 21, 2012.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 161, District 21, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 34, District 41-37A, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family

James Melvin Link b. December 27, 1926, d. September 26, 1992
Marriage*Mary Hope Maynor married James Melvin Link on June 14, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children
  • Marla Link2
  • Melissa Link2
  • James Mark Link2,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Hope Maynor Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2012 edition.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S8171] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wetzel Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S857] Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-2018.

James Melvin Link1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. December 27, 1926, d. September 26, 1992
     His Social Security Number was 231-24-5940.4 James Melvin Link was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Park, New Martinsville, Wetzel Co., West Virginia.2 He was born on December 27, 1926 at Klotz, Giles Co., Virginia.1,2,4,5,6 He married Mary Hope Maynor, daughter of William Perry Maynor and Fannie Esta Elmore, on June 14, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 James Melvin Link died on September 26, 1992 at West Virginia at age 65.2,4,7

Family

Mary Hope Maynor b. November 28, 1928, d. November 14, 2012
Marriage*He married Mary Hope Maynor, daughter of William Perry Maynor and Fannie Esta Elmore, on June 14, 1949 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Marla Link3
  • Melissa Link3
  • James Mark Link3,1

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S8171] Greenlawn Memorial Park, Wetzel Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Mary Hope Maynor Link obituary in the Nov 21, 2012 edition.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.