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     Her Social Security Number was 229-46-6408.⁵ Nannie Mae Elmore was buried at Guy Trollinger Huffman Family Cemetery, off Rt. 632 on John's Creek, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,7 She was born on January 27, 1936 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.^3,5 She died on September 16, 1994 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 58.^3,5,6,7 She ELMORE, Nannie Mae, 58, of Roanoke, died Friday, September 16, 1994. She was a former employee on the nurses staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Roanoke. Nannie was preceded in death by her father, Lavester Elmore, her mother, Sarah Simpkins Elmore, and a brother, Harvey Elmore. Surviving are her sisters, Lillie Shrader, Narrows, Mamie Philpott, Pearisburg, Margaret St.Clair, Newport, Ellen Elmore, Phyllis Lyon, both of Roanoke; her brothers, Russell Elmore, Blue Ridge, Edward Elmore, New Castle; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's North Chapel Monday, September 19, 1994 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Charles R. Ward, the Rev. V. Jeffrey Doremus and the Rev. Doug Turner officiating. Interment will be in Huffman Cemetery (John's Creek), Craig County. on September 18, 1994.⁷

     Daniel Ray Elmore was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.² He Daniel Ray Elmore, 79 of Christiansburg, formerly of Narrows, passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2015. He was born in Waiteville, West Virginia on August 22nd, 1936, and was the son of the late Clarence Carmel and Lillie Elmore Shrader. Although handicapped as a child with Cerebral Palsy, he worked many years at Camp Easter Seals in New Castle, and also at New River Valley Workshop in Pearisburg and Radford. Dan was a faithful member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Christiansburg. The members there were like his second family, and showed their love to him in many ways. He loved to play solitaire and checkers, and was a big fan of "The Waltons" and "The Andy Griffith Show." His family and friends will remember him by his favorite catchphrase, "Good Boy Good," which he said after every meal. Left to cherish his memory are his caregivers, Emily and Richard Lambert, and Cindy and Steve Lambert, all of Christiansburg; special nurses, Melissa Linkous and Michaela Miller; three aunts, Ellen Elmore of Roanoke, Phyllis Lyons of Bedford, and Martha Elmore of Blue Ridge, Virginia; one uncle, Edward Elmore and wife Sherry of New Castle; many cousins and friends, including special friends Timmy and Toni Robertson of Pearisburg, and Anna Welch of Narrows. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 18th, 2015 at 2 PM in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows with Pastor Brian Waters officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg.² He was born on August 22, 1936 at Waiteville, Monroe Co., West Virginia.² He died on September 15, 2015 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 79.²

     Mamie Lee Elmore was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7 She was born on June 22, 1922 at Interior, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,5 As of December 26, 1942,her married name was Philpott.⁴ She married Joseph Hayes Philpott on December 26, 1942 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,8,4 Mamie Lee Elmore died on October 6, 2014 at Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 92.² She Mamie Elmore Philpott of Stuart, Virginia, formerly of Pearisburg, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. Mamie was born in Interior, VA on June 22, 1922 to Lavester and Sarah Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Hayes Philpott; her brothers, Harvey Elmore and Russell Elmore; and her sisters, Nannie Elmore, Lillie Shrader, and Margaret StClair. She is survived by her son, Joseph Philpott and wife Carolyn of Martinsville; her daughter, Patricia Cooper and husband George of High Point, NC; her son, James Philpott and wife Jeane of Kyle, TX; and son, Ronald Philpott of Pearisburg; grandchildren, Ben Philpott, Sarah Philpott, Joey Philpott, Jessica Barker, and Brad Cooper; and great grandchildren, Wynn Philpott, Tate Philpott, Patrick Barker and Eli Barker. She is also survived by her brother, Edward Elmore and wife Sherry; her sisters, Ellen Elmore, Phyllis Lyons; and sister-in-law, Martha Elmore; and many nieces and nephews. Mamie lived most of her life in Pearisburg. She was a charter member of the First Christian Church, and in later years, a long time member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker, a knitter, and loved being a good neighbor and being a grandmother to all the children in the neighborhood. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 10, 2014 in the Givens Funeral Home Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Dr. Fred L. Austin officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg, with visitation being held from 9:30 AM until the service. on October 8, 2014.²

     Margaret Arlene Elmore was born on January 11, 1925 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^5,8 As of December 9, 1943,her married name was St. Clair.³ She married John Smiley St. Clair on December 9, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^5,2,3 Margaret Arlene Elmore died on May 4, 2013 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.⁵ She Margaret Elmore St.Clair, 88, of Christiansburg, formerly of Newport, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Margaret was born in Kire on January 11, 1925, to V.C. and Sarah Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, John St.Clair; her brothers, Harvey Elmore and Russell Elmore; and her sisters, Nannie Elmore and Lillie Shrader. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Assunta St.Clair, of Roanoke, Patrick and Mona St.Clair, of Mt. Morris, Pa; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Kenny Bishop, of Riner, and Rebecca and Charles Ware, of Richmond; grandchildren, Richard St.Clair, Carrie Magill (Merin), Kevin Bishop (Rilka), Gavin St.Clair, and John Ware; and great-grandchildren, Memphis and Emilee-Anne Magill. She is also survived by her brother, Edward Elmore (Sherry); her sisters, Mamie Philpott, Ellen Elmore, Phyllis Lyons; sister-in-law, Martha Elmore; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret leaves many friends from Newport where she lived for many years and attended church, and her treasured neighbors from Windsong Heights, and her friends from Christiansburg. Margaret graduated from New Castle High School. She was a devoted wife and mother, and an active member of her community in Newport. She enjoyed her flowers, gardening, volunteering at the Newport fair, and her sewing and needle crafts. She was a woman of faith who enjoyed studying the Bible. Her family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers, the staff at Heritage Hall and MediHome Health and Hospice. on May 10, 2013.⁵

     Ellen Rose Elmore was born on November 24, 1929 at Craig Co., Virginia.^2,4

     Deward Leo Lyon was buried at Boynton Beach Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 1611 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co., Florida.⁴ He was born on November 9, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Phyllis Lowe Elmore, daughter of Lavester Cleophus "Vester" Elmore and Sarah Ellen Simpkins, on October 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Deward Leo Lyon and Phyllis Lowe Elmore were divorced on May 21, 1981 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Deward Leo Lyon died in 2014.⁴

     Joseph Hayes Philpott was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 228-05-7300.⁷ He was born on August 23, 1914 at Gold Bond, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,7,5 He married Mamie Lee Elmore, daughter of Lavester Cleophus "Vester" Elmore and Sarah Ellen Simpkins, on December 26, 1942 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Joseph Hayes Philpott died on April 24, 2007 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina, at age 92.^2,7 He PHILPOTT, Joseph Hayes, 92 of High Point, N.C., formerly of Pearisburg, VA passed away April 24, 2007 in the Hospice Home at High Point. Mr. Philpott was born on August 23, 1914 in Gold Bond, VA and was a son of the late Benjamin Franklin Philpott and Maude Lena Britts Philpott. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Mr. Philpott was a retired supervisor at the Celanese Plant in Narrows, VA , a longtime member and past Chief of the Pearisburg Volunteer Fire Dept. and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg. Mr. Philpott is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mamie Elmore Philpott of High Point, NC, one daughter and son-in-law, Trish P. and George Cooper of High Point, NC, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joe and Carolyn Philpott of Martinsville, Dr. James and Jeane Philpott of Chattanooga, TN, Ronald H. Philpott of Pearisburg, four grandchildren, Ben Philpott, Sarah Philpott, Joey Philpott, Jessica Barker and three great grandchildren, Winn, Tate and Patrick. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 27, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Givens Funeral Chapel in Pearisburg with the Rev. Fred L. Austin officiating with burial following in the Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. on April 25, 2007.²

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-1729.⁷ John Smiley St. Clair was born on January 6, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,7,4,5,6 He married Margaret Arlene Elmore, daughter of Lavester Cleophus "Vester" Elmore and Sarah Ellen Simpkins, on December 9, 1943 at Washington, D.C..^1,2,3 John Smiley St. Clair died on February 16, 2007 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 85.^2,7 He John S. St.Clair, 85, of Christiansburg, died on February 16, 2007. John was born on January 6, 1922 in Salem, Virginia to Thomas D. St.Clair and Dessie Helms St.Clair. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Thomas D. St.Clair, Jr., Delbert St.Clair and his son, Delbert Lee St.Clair, Virgil H. St.Clair and his wife, Ruth Jones St.Clair. John graduated from New Castle High School in 1941. He served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 thru 1946. He married Margaret A. Elmore of Craig Springs, Virginia in 1943. He was active in the Newport Masonic Lodge #261 for over 50 years. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association of America. He retired from the Celanese Corporation of America with over 35 years of service. He served and worshipped in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). John is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Margaret Elmore St.Clair; sons, John Michael St.Clair and wife Assunta St.Clair of Roanoke, Va; Patrick S. St.Clair and wife, Mona St.Clair of Mt. Morris, Penn; daughters, Mary St.Clair Bishop and husband, Kenneth Bishop of Riner, Virginia, Rebecca St.Clair and husband Charles Ware of Richmond, Virginia; grandchildren, Richard St.Clair, Carrie Bishop Magill, Kevin Bishop, Gavin St.Clair, and John Ware; niece, Sandra St.Clair Puckett; nephews, Tommy St.Clair and Eugene St. Clair and a sister-in-law, Maude St.Clair. on February 18, 2007.²

     Martha Ellen Canode Martha Ellen Elmore, 100, of Blue Ridge, Va., was called home to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born on February 15, 1919, in West Virginia. Martha was preceded in death by her husband, James Russell Elmore and two great granddaughters, Amanda Henderson and Kristin Atkinson. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Robertson Booth and husband, Barrie, of Daleville, Va., and Brenda Switzer and husband, Richard, of Troutville, Va; grandchildren, David Robertson and wife, Kathy, of Clemmons, N.C., Jason Switzer and wife, Melinda, of Trouville, Va., and Alicia Lovern and husband, Christian, of Daleville, Va; great-grandchildren, Maranda and Samantha Switzer, Tanner and Blake Lovern; great-great-grandchildren, Bailey Atkinson and Connor Johnson, all whom she dearly loved; special friend, Mary Ellen Hutchison of Blacksburg, Va; special neighbors, Pam and Willie Wingo; and many friends from Blue Ridge, Va. Martha spent many years working at the Radford Arsenal Plant along with two sewing factories. She loved her family and decided to stay home and keep her grandchildren for the remainder of her career. Martha enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, quilting and preparing wonderful meals for her family. Her grandchildren share so many beautiful memories of her and their grandfather that will be cherished forever. A Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Oakey’s East Chapel with Pastor Scott McLucas officiating. Interment will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens.³ She was buried at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 7271 Cloverdale Road, Cloverdale, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ She was born on February 15, 1919 at West Virginia.³ As of circa 1940,her married name was Elmore.³ She married James Russell Elmore, son of Lavester Cleophus "Vester" Elmore and Sarah Ellen Simpkins, circa 1940.³ Martha Ellen Canode died on December 7, 2019 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 100.³

     John Taylor Robertson was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Barbara Frances Elmore, daughter of James Russell Elmore and Martha Ellen Canode.¹ John Taylor Robertson was born on December 8, 1938 at Alleghany Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on April 8, 1984 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 45.^1,3