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     John Michael St. Clair John "Michael" St.Clair, 77, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born on November 8, 1944, to his lucky parents, Margaret Arlene Elmore St.Clair and John Smiley St.Clair in Craig Springs, Va. His parents preceded him in death. John spent most of his early years in Newport, Va., and attended Newport Grade and High School until 1962. In January of 1962, he was a student at the New Giles High School until his graduation in June of 1963. John attended VPI for three years, and then enlisted in the United States Army in 1966. He served a total of 24 years which included the U.S. Army Reserves and the Virginia National Guard. John's military service included Nike-Hercules Guided Missile Technician, Drill Sergeant, Chemical Operation Specialist, and Infantry Senior Instructor. He was employed by General Electric, ITT, the VA Medical Center, and the United States Postal Service. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, hunting, shooting, fishing, and working on cars. In December of 1968, John met and married his lifelong wife, Assunte Tessari in Roncà, Italy. They were married for 53 years. Surviving to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Assunta St.Clair; son, Richard St.Clair; brothers and sisters, Patrick St.Clair and wife, Mona St.Clair, Mary Bishop and husband, Kenny Bishop, and Rebecca St.Clair and husband, Charles Ware; beloved niece and nephews, Carrie Magill (Merin) and their children, Memphis, Emilee-Anne, Abigail, and Elliott, Kevin Bishop (Rilka), Gavin St.Clair, and John Ware.⁴ He was born on November 8, 1944 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Assunte Tessari in December, 1968 at Roncà, Italy.⁴ John Michael St. Clair died on December 28, 2021 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.⁴

     Dexter Nelson Elmore was buried at Elmore McAlarnis Family Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 His Social Security Number was 227-18-7032.⁸ He was born on August 24, 1896 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,8 He married Juanita Ailleen Raines on October 12, 1922 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.⁹ Dexter Nelson Elmore and Juanita Ailleen Raines were divorced on July 3, 1940 at Giles Co., Virginia.⁹ Dexter Nelson Elmore married Stella Alyeen Morehead on June 30, 1943 at Bland Co., Virginia.^5,10 Dexter Nelson Elmore died on June 21, 1959 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 62; His gravestone has a death date of Jun 23, 1959.^4,1,8

     Lillie Florence Elmore was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,3 Her Social Security Number was 223-92-5252.⁶ She was born on February 12, 1900 at Giles Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,3 As of circa 1930,her married name was Lafon.⁷ She married Wilbur Watson Lafon circa 1930.^1,7,3 Lillie Florence Elmore died on June 28, 1981 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.^5,3

     Wilbur Watson Lafon was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on January 24, 1895 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,5,4,7,6 He married Lillie Florence Elmore, daughter of John Floyd Elmore and Rosa Lee "Rosie" "Rosalee" White, circa 1930.^2,8,7 Wilbur Watson Lafon died on February 20, 1984 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 89; His gravestone has a death date of Feb 18, 1984.^7,1

     Annie Frances Lafon was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on November 11, 1931 at Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5 As of December 24, 1971,her married name was Dodgion.³ She married Elbert Howard Dodgion on December 24, 1971 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,6 Annie Frances Lafon died on June 9, 2008 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 76.^1,7,4 She Annie Lafon Dodgion, 76, of Pulaski, died Monday morning, June 9, 2008, at her home. She was born in Newport, Va., on November 11, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Wilber Watson Lafon and Lillie Florence Elmore Lafon. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Howard Dodgion, and a brother, Watson Louis Lafon. She was a retired nurse. Surviving are three stepchildren, Edward Lee Dodgion, Winifred Marie Dodgion and Donald Phillip Dodgion; brother and sisterin-law, Wilber Wade and Pearl Lafon; and two nephews, Charles Wilber Lafon and Nelson Wade Lafon. Mrs. Dodgion will be cremated. on June 11, 2008.¹

     Elbert Howard Dodgion was buried at Clover Hollow Cemetery, Newport, Giles Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 227-16-7354.⁷ He was born on December 7, 1923 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.^3,2,4,7,6 He married Annie Frances Lafon, daughter of Wilbur Watson Lafon and Lillie Florence Elmore, on December 24, 1971 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,6 Elbert Howard Dodgion died on July 7, 2001 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 77.^3,7,5,6 He DODGION, Elbert Howard, 77, of Pulaski, died Saturday morning, July 7, 2001 in the Pulaski Community Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Wytheville on December 7, 1923 and was the son of the late William H. and Nannie C. Dodgion. He was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers. He was a veteran of WWII having serving in the U.S. Army. Surviving are wife, Annie Lafon Dodgion, Pulaski; two sons, Ed Dodgion, Orlando, Fla., Donald Dodgion, Orlando, Fla; daughter-in-law, Susan Dodgion, Orlando, Fla; grandson, Chris Dodgion, Orland, Fla. Mr. Dodgion will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Allan Harmon and Rev. Jim Alley officiating. on July 9, 2001.⁶