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     Robert Basil Snyder Robert B. “Bobby” Snyder, 83, of Bassett, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Danville Regional Hospital. He was born in McCoy, VA on December 19, 1933 to the late Walter B. Snyder and the late Alma Lucille Kessinger Snyder. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by brothers, William T. Snyder and Wesley Allen Snyder; and son-in-law, David Wayne Craig. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church. Bobby is survived by his wife, Virginia Jones Snyder; daughters, Patsy A. Snyder, Vickie Snyder Craig, Kathy Snyder Cox, Tina Snyder Blevins and husband, James and Michelle Snyder Shively; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one step great grandchild; and brother, Eddie Wayne Snyder and wife, Lydia. Burial will follow the funeral service at Henry Memorial Park.² He was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.² He was born on December 19, 1933 at McCoy, West Virginia.^1,2 He married Virginia Ann Jones, daughter of George Clinton Jones and Virginia Louise Yates, on February 15, 1953 at Keystone, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2 Robert Basil Snyder died on March 30, 2017 at Danville, Virginia, at age 83.²

     Cecil Blair Steele was buried at Mitchem Ridge Cemetery, Mitchell's Ridge, McDowell Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 18, 1939 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on November 1, 1940 at Bramwell, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 1.¹

     His Social Security Number was 236-60-5360.¹ Joseph Earl Steele Sr. was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,6 He was born on September 26, 1937 at Northfork, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,6 He married Clara Mae McGrady on January 8, 1962 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.⁵ Joseph Earl Steele Sr. and Clara Mae McGrady were divorced in October, 1981.² Joseph Earl Steele Sr. married Nora Jane Mitchem on October 7, 1981 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,6 Joseph Earl Steele Sr. died on October 17, 1998 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.^1,3,4,6 He Joseph Earl Steele Sr., 61, of Maybeury, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center of Bluefield after a short illness. Born Sept. 26, 1937, at Keystone, he was the son of the late Lonnie Earl and Addie Mae Bell Jones Steele. He was affiliated with the Protestant faith, a retired truck driver from Patsy Trucking Company at Jenkinjones after 16 1/2 years of service, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and a resident of McDowell County most of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lonnie Cecil Steele; and one aunt who raised him, Edith Marie Steele. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Nora Jane Mitchem Steele of the home; one son, Joseph Earl Steele Jr. and wife, Tammi Michelle of Maybeury; two daughters, Mrs. Lee (Susan) Glick of Harrisonburg, Va., and Mrs. Shannon (Nora Elizabeth “Beth”) Hodge of Brushfork; one sister, Mrs. G.W. (Elizabeth “Liz”) Yates of Floyd County, Va; two brothers, Frank Steele and companion Pam of Floyd, Va., and Kelly Steele and wife Linda of Christiansburg, Va; two grandsons, Joseph Earl Steele III and Mathew Luke Steele, both of Maybeury; one granddaughter, Michelle Renae Hodge of Brushfork; and special aunt, Margaret Vest of Floyd. Burial will follow at the Woodlawn Memorial Park of Bluewell. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Sandy River District American Legion Post 175 of Bradshaw. Pallbearers will be Roger Ball, Pete. Graham, Clyde Graham, Ray Mitchem, Billy Byrd and Charlie Greer. on October 21, 1998.⁶

     Alford "Alfred" Elmore was born circa 1812 at Virginia.² He married Catherine Niday on March 31, 1835 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.¹

     Catherine Niday was born circa 1818 at Virginia.² As of March 31, 1835,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Alford "Alfred" Elmore, son of William Elmore and Hannah Huffman, on March 31, 1835 at Botetourt Co. (now Craig Co.), Virginia.¹

     John William Elmore was buried at Woodall Family Cemetery, Elkview, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³ He was born in March, 1837 at Virginia.^1,3 He married Paulina Hively on November 6, 1859 at Craig Co., Virginia.² John William Elmore died in 1905 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.³

     Margaret Mariah Elmore was born circa 1840 at Virginia.¹ She died on November 2, 1858 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,3

     Malinda E. Elmore was born circa 1844 at Virginia.¹ As of June 5, 1872,her married name was Sherman.³ She married Thomas C. Sherman on June 5, 1872 at Roane Co., West Virginia.³