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     Arthur Lee Dowdy was buried at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.⁹ He Arthur Lee Dowdy, 90, passed away peacefully in his daughter’s arms on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Quail Meadow Assisted Living. He was born on August 7, 1925 in Pearisburg, Virginia, the son of Albert Franklin and Annie Mae Elmore Dowdy. He married Betty Lee Meadows on May 14, 1947 in Giles County, Virginia. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She passed away on August 25, 1986. Art was reared in Giles County, Virginia and moved to Utah in 1952. He was employed as a fireman for Amcor Corporation retiring in 1988. Art was a High Priest and was a member of the North Ogden 2nd Ward. He never failed to express his appreciation to the missionaries serving in the Central Atlantic States Mission in 1950. He remained lifelong friends with the young missionary from Utah who converted “this ole’ hillbilly” and persuaded him and his family to move out west! Art often went back to visit his beloved Virginia and felt blessed to see all of his family become converts to the church. Art was also an avid golfer and on June 11, 1983 hit his first hole in one at Riverside golf course. He enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered for his contagious grin, positive attitude, tremendous sense of humor, YODELING AND MORE YODELING, and for never losing a game of horseshoes! Art is survived by his two sons, Rick (Vicki) Dowdy of Ogden and Jim (Suzy) Dowdy of SLC; daughter, Lynnette (Dave) Pagano of Roy; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his eternal companion, Betty; 16 brothers and sisters; one grandson, and one great-granddaughter. The family would like to express heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Gary Holland, Comfort Worx Hospice, (Amy you were his hero and ours. You are a precious gift!) Quail Meadow Medical Staff (especially Mariza, Kyra, Jeanette, and Lisa). Special thanks to Brandy Olson (you are quite simply our everything!) and Art’s beloved Jeanie Girl. At Art’s request, private graveside services were held with his family.² He married Naomi Ruth Farnworth.¹⁰ Arthur Lee Dowdy was born on August 7, 1925 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,4,5 He married Betty Lee Meadows on May 14, 1948 at Giles Co., Virginia.³ Arthur Lee Dowdy died on December 1, 2015 at North Ogden, Weber Co., Utah, at age 90.²

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-7083.⁶ Russell Beverly White Sr. WHITE, Russell Beverly, Sr., of the Interior Community of Giles County, on Saturday, November 29, 2003 at his home and in the loving care of his family, peacefully went to be with the Lord. Born in Pembroke on May 9, 1922, he was a son of the late Verlie P. and Eva Lafon White. Russell was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WW II, was retired from Federal Mogul, and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at New River Ward in Pembroke. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Dowdy White; three sisters, Mildred Trenor, Edith McDaniel, Virginia Crockett; two brothers, Randolph and Lyman White. He leaves to cherish his memory two sons and a daughter-in-law, Russell B. White, Jr. and Beverly of Maybrook, Michael Wayne White of Interior; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Steve Wilson of Pearisburg, Anita and Randy Clark of Pearisburg; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Curtis White of The West Coast; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Royce Reynolds of Carrollton, Texas, Nellie and Donald Smith of Blacksburg; special friends, Jr. and Betty Dowdy, Bill and Nana Keffer, Judy and Alice Hilton, Gene Kessinger, Marvin Gautier, Russell Lugar; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with burial following in the Kire Community Cemetery.³ He was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,8 He was born on May 9, 1922 at Pembroke, Giles Co., Virginia.^3,2,5,6,8 He married Mary Margaret Virginia Dowdy, daughter of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, on June 21, 1946 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 Russell Beverly White Sr. died on November 29, 2003 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 81.^3,2,6,8,7

     Russell Beverly White Jr. Russell Beverly White Jr. - Russell was born on March 16, 1947 and passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016. Russell was a resident of Pembroke, Virginia at the time of his passing. He was a graduate of Giles High School.⁴ He was born on March 16, 1947 at Giles Co., Virginia.^3,4,5 He married Janice Diane Merrix on February 12, 1970 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Russell Beverly White Jr. died on January 8, 2016 at Giles Co., Virginia, at age 68.⁴

     Frank Caudill Dowdy was buried at Anderson Cemetery, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 He married Betty Jo Anderson.⁴ Frank Caudill Dowdy was born on August 28, 1923 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He died on April 9, 1961 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 37; Died in a plane crash.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 224-34-3825.³ Betty Lee Meadows was buried at Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.⁴ She was born on August 7, 1930 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,5,3 As of May 14, 1948,her married name was Dowdy.² She married Arthur Lee Dowdy, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore, on May 14, 1948 at Giles Co., Virginia.² Betty Lee Meadows died on August 25, 1986 at Weber Co., Utah, at age 56.^1,3

     Naomi Ruth Farnworth was buried at Bountiful Memorial Park, Bountiful, Davis Co., Utah.² Her married name was Dowdy.¹ She married Arthur Lee Dowdy, son of Albert Franklin "Frank" Dowdy and Anna Mae "Annie" Elmore.¹ Naomi Ruth Farnworth was born on January 22, 1934 at Nevada.² She died on April 8, 2012 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah, at age 78.^1,2 She Naomi Ruth Farnworth Dowdy 1934 ~ 2012. Ruth passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 in SLC, Utah. She was born on January 22, 1934 in Battle Mountain, NV to Joseph and Henrietta Walker Farnworth. She loved to sew, crochet and the color pink. She was a hairstylist for many years that brought her lots of joy. Married Bryant Roberts (divorced) three children Carolyn, Jack, and Joel. Later married Art Dowdy. Survived by four brothers and four sisters, Sonny (Marge) Farnworth, NM; Gail Farnworth, ID; Carl (Kay) Farnworth, UT; Bob (Betty) Farnworth, UT; Rhoda (Jack) Port; Ruby Hansen; June Jackman; and Rose (Jerry) Cleverley, all of ID, many Nieces, Nephews, and Grandchildren. Proceeded in death by her parents, and sister Lola Young. We would like to express our appreciation to Woodland Park Care Center and Bristol Hospice for the wonderful care they gave her.A Funeral will be held on Saturday April 14, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. at the LDS Church at 5785 S. 2700 W. A viewing will be held from 11:00-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Graveside services to be held immediately after services at Bountiful Cemetery. on April 12, 2012.¹

     Billy Gene Dowdy was buried at Kire Community Cemetery, Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,6 His Social Security Number was 223-42-3673.⁹ He was born on April 28, 1935 at Kire, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,3,4 He married Martha Delores Booterbaugh on February 14, 1957 at Washington, D.C..³ Billy Gene Dowdy and Martha Delores Booterbaugh were divorced on March 31, 1983 at Warren Co., Virginia.³ Billy Gene Dowdy married Lois Eileene Johnson on December 21, 1984 at Provo, Utah Co., Utah.^5,3 Billy Gene Dowdy and Lois Eileene Johnson were divorced on March 17, 1986 at Alexandria, Virginia.³ Billy Gene Dowdy died on November 12, 1991 at Winchester, Virginia, at age 56.^1,2,9,6 He PEMBROKE - Billy Gene Dowdy, 56, died Tuesday morning in a Winchester Virginia hospital. Born in Giles County, he was the son of the late Albert Franklin and Annie Mae Elmore Dowdy. He had been self employed as a painter in the Front Royal, Va. area. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are three sons, Billy Gene Dowdy, Jr. Mesa, Ariz; Robert Batts and Kenneth Batts, both of Front Royal; four daughters, Annie Mae Shaffer, Donna Jean Webster, Marie E. Manuel, Carol Sue Gorton, all of Front Royal; four brothers, Randolph C. Dowdy, Leesburg; Rudolph C. Dowdy, Front Royal; Howard Linberg, Pearisburg; and Arthur Dowdy, Riverdale, Utah; one sister, Mary Dowdy White, Gold Bond; twenty-nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, New River Ward Steake Center, Pembroke. Burial will be in the Kire Community Cemetery, Gold Bond. on November 13, 1991.⁶

     Grady Johnson Elmore was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He was born on July 15, 1891 at Giles Co., Virginia.^4,6,2,8 He married Ethel P. "Effie" McPherson on July 3, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.^6,3 Grady Johnson Elmore died on December 2, 1968 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 77.^2,3 He Grady Johnson Elmore, 77, of Maybeury, died in a Bluefield hospital Monday following a long Illness. Born at Double Gates, Va., he was a son of the late William James and Sally Porterfield Elmore. He had been a resident of Maybeury for 15 years and was a member of the Maybeury Methodist Church, and was retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel McPherson Elmore; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Karol of Atlanta, Ga; one son, J. Earl Elmore of Mullens; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Pack and Mrs. Annie Dowdy of Pearisburg, Va., Mrs. Ada Lafon of Beaver and Mrs. Gladys Duffy of Roanoke, Va; two brothers, Willie Elmore of Roanoke and Fred Elmore of Maybrook, Va; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at ll a.m. at the Maybeury Methodist Church with Rev. E. Lee Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Memorial Park in Pearisburg. Pallbearers: Joe Copolo, Lyle Ratliff, J. W. Church, Tommy King and David and Donald Elmore. Women of the church will be flowerbearers. on December 4, 1968.³

     Ethel P. "Effie" McPherson was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.³ Her Social Security Number was 233-96-7968.⁴ She was born on April 20, 1891 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4 As of July 3, 1912,her married name was Elmore. She married Grady Johnson Elmore, son of Willliam Jackson Elmore and Sarah Katherine Wiseman, on July 3, 1912 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Ethel P. "Effie" McPherson died on April 9, 1980 at Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 88.^4,5

     Her Social Security Number was 235-38-7884.² Louise Sylvia Elmore was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, Fulton Co., Georgia.⁴ She Louise "Grammy" Graves, 80, Fayetteville, died Oct. 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Peter J. Karol. She enjoyed her Sunday School class at New Hope Baptist Church. Services were at the Carl J. Mowell chapel with the Rev. Wally Woodcock officiating. Interment was at Forest Lawn Cemetery, College Park. Survivors include her husband, Julius Graves; sons, Doug Elmore, Douglasville, Patrick Karol, Tyrone, Matthew Karol, Liberty, Tenn., and Jimmy Karol, Peachtree City; stepchildren, Darryl Graves, Fayetteville, Judi Knowles, Fayetteville, and Sandi Rivers, McDonough; 14 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.⁵ Her married name was Karol.⁵ Her married name was Graves.⁵ She married Peter John Karol.⁵ Louise Sylvia Elmore married Julius Alton Graves.^5,6 Louise Sylvia Elmore was born on September 30, 1927 at West Virginia.^4,2,1 She died on October 24, 2007 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia, at age 80.^5,2

     His Social Security Number was 149-09-9327.⁶ Peter John Karol was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5755 Mallory Road, College Park, Fulton Co., Georgia.² He married Louise Sylvia Elmore, daughter of Grady Johnson Elmore and Ethel P. "Effie" McPherson.¹ Peter John Karol was born on April 29, 1919 at Bridgeton, Cumberland Co., New Jersey.^2,3,6,5 He died on October 29, 1980 at Fulton Co., Georgia, at age 61.^2,4,5

     Julius Alton Graves was buried at New Hope Cemetery, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia.² He Julius Alton Graves, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on November 8, 2017. He was born on December 22, 1923 in Fayetteville, GA to Judge Julius and Myrtie Byrd Graves. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Julius was a lifetime member of New Hope Baptist Church. During his entire life, his family and home were the most important parts of his life. After retiring from the Atlanta Army Depot, Ft. Gilliam, he worked for his brother, Joe Graves, at Graves Auto Salvage (The Junk Yard), and his cousin, James Graves, at his Amoco Service Station. Julius was preceded in death by his first wife in 1978, Billie Corley Graves; his second wife in 2007, Louise Karol Graves; his sister, Lela Mae Peek; and his brother, Joe Graves. He is survived by his son, Darryl Graves (Heidi); his daughters, Judi Graves Knowles (Hugh) and Sandi Graves Rivers (Dave); his stepchildren, Pat Karol (Nancy), Matt Karol, and Jimmy Karol (Jamie); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The funeral service for Julius will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 10, 2017 at New Hope Baptist Church, North Campus, Fayetteville, GA, with Pastor Hugh Kirby officiating. Burial will follow the service at New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery.² He married Louise Sylvia Elmore, daughter of Grady Johnson Elmore and Ethel P. "Effie" McPherson.^1,2 Julius Alton Graves was born on December 22, 1923 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia.^2,3 He died on November 8, 2017 at Fayetteville, Fayette Co., Georgia, at age 93.²

     Douglas R. "Doug" Elmore Douglas Elmore, age 68, of Cedar Bluff (Round Mountain Community) Passed away at his residence.

Survivors:
Wife--Lisa Hagood Elmore;
Daughters--Beverly West of Locust Grove, GA;
Mandy Elmore of Cedar Bluff;
Brothers--Pat Karol of Romanville, PA;
Matt Karol of Liberty, TN;
Jimmy Karol of Peachtree City, GA;

Grandchildren--Erin West, Karley West, Evan West, Kaden Bishop, and Bryleigh Bishop.

Preceded by:
Mother--Louise Sylvia Elmore. He was buried at Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens, Cherokee Co., Alabama.² He married Lisa Unknown.² Douglas R. "Doug" Elmore was born on November 30, 1945.² He died on September 18, 2014 at age 68.²