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     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), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, 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

     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