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     Norman L. Keller was buried at Woodmere Cemetery, 9400 West Fort Street, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.³ He was born on August 25, 1897 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.² He married Elmyra Margaret Jones, daughter of Manley Jones and Sarah Ella Elmore, on July 27, 1939 at Wood Co., Ohio.¹ Norman L. Keller died on December 22, 1942 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 45.² He Services for Norman L. Keller, 45 years old, caddy master for several golf clubs in the Detroit area, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the R. Harold Ling Funeral Home, 915 E. Grand Blvd. Burial will be at Woodmere. Mr. Keller, widely known as "Moonie," was born in Detroit and was graduated from Eastern High School. For 15 years he served as caddy master at Bloomfteld Hills and the Lochmoor Golf Clubs as well as a plant-protection man at the Chrysler Motor Car Co. He died suddenly Tuesday morning at East Side Hospital. Besides his sister, he leaves his mother, Mrs. Bella Keller; a brother, James D., and three other sisters, Mrs. Irene Bexter, Mrs. Isabelle Oldham and Mrs. Jessie Singelyn. on December 23, 1942.³

     His Social Security Number was 235-60-8229.³ William S. Carter married Sarah Ella Elmore, daughter of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley.^1,2 William S. Carter was born on November 6, 1892.³ He died in July, 1982 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 89.³

     Charles E. Miller was born circa 1903 at Matewan, Mingo Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Garnett Jones, daughter of Manley Jones and Sarah Ella Elmore, on January 14, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 377-24-6877.¹ Bertha Louise Smith was born on November 1, 1928 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,4 As of January 10, 1952,her married name was Felgenauer.⁴ She married George Augustine Felgenauer Sr. on January 10, 1952 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^4,2 Bertha Louise Smith died on November 16, 1998 at Michigan at age 70.^1,3,4 She MARINE CITY - B. Louise Felgenauer, 70, of Marine City, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 following a short illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1928. She married George A. Felgenauer Sr. in Detroit on Jan. 10, 1952. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1991. Louise worked as a real estate broker in the area. Surviving are her sons, George (Helene) of Harrison Twp. and Jim (Elaruth) of Algonac; her daughter, Susan Felgenauer of Indiana; five grandchildren, Kristin, Stephanie and Anna Felgenauer, all of Harrison Twp., Brad Newby of Marine City and Darin Zitka of Clinton Twp; and her mother, Elmyra Bushnell. on November 18, 1998.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 379-12-4218.⁵ George Augustine Felgenauer Sr. was born on October 1, 1921 at Marine City, St. Clair Co., Michigan.^2,5,3,4 He married Bertha Louise Smith, daughter of Harry F. Smith and Elmyra Margaret Jones, on January 10, 1952 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,4 George Augustine Felgenauer Sr. died on June 16, 1991 at East China, St. Clair Co., Michigan, at age 69.^2,5,4 He MARINE CITY - George A. Felgenauer Sr., 69, died Sunday, June 16, 1991. He was born Oct. 1, 1921, in Detroit. He married B. Louise Smith, Jan. 10, 1952, in Detroit. Mr. Felgenauer had been employed at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. He is survived by his wife, B. Louise; two sons, George Felgenauer Jr. of Mount Clemens and Jim Felgenauer of Algonac; a daughter, Susan Felgenauer of Indiana; two granddaughters, Kristin and Stephanie of Mount Clemens; four sisters, Monica Arnold, his twin, of Mackinaw City, Loretta Lambert of Wisconsin, Alice Ritzert of Marine City and Teresa Felgenauer of Cheboygan. on June 18, 1991.⁴

     Lula Katherine Lindsey was buried at Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on August 20, 1924 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3 As of July 3, 1976,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Pearlie Lee Elmore, son of William Albert Elmore and Cora Lee Bowe, on July 3, 1976 at Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Lula Katherine Lindsey died on April 23, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 65.^2,3 She Lula Lindsey Elmore, age 65, died Monday, April 23, 1990, in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Elmore was an employee of Klopman Mills. She was born in Giles County on August 20, 1924, and was the daughter of the late Luther and Lizzy Riddle Lindsey. She was preceded in death by two sons, Melvin L. Fisher and Sherman B. Fisher. She is survived by her husband, Lee Elmore, Pulaski; one daughter, Sharon Holdren, Narrows; one stepson, Mark Vincent Elmore, Norfolk; eight grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 26, 1990, in the Givens Funeral Chapel, Pearisburg, with the Rev. Shahn Wilburn officiating, with burial in Birchlawn Burial Park. on April 24, 1990.³

     Joe Nelson Barlow was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on March 30, 1893 at Chilhowie, Smyth Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Cora Lee Bowe on October 2, 1948 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹ Joe Nelson Barlow died on December 20, 1964 at age 71.²

     Her Social Security Number was 233-38-9720.³ Christine Calhoun was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Pearlie Lee Elmore, son of William Albert Elmore and Cora Lee Bowe.¹ Christine Calhoun was born on February 4, 1925 at Clinchfield, McDowell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She died on April 18, 2012 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.^2,3 She Christine Elmore, 87, of Crab Orchard, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at Bowers Hospice House. Born February 4, 1925 in Clinchfield, N.C., she was the daughter of the late S.D. and Mary Lou Franklin Calhoun. She was a retired factory worker and had been a resident of Raleigh County for the past 60 years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ruth Gray and Geneva St Clair. She is survived by her son, James Calhoun Sr. of Crab Orchard; brother, Roscoe Calhoun and wife Ola of Parkersburg, W.Va; sister, Shirley J. Kendrick and husband Ronald of Shreveport, La; grandson, James Scott Calhoun Jr. and wife Tammy Crews and daughter Bryn of Beckley, granddaughter, Kristina Lynn Darnell and husband Edward of Florence, Ky., five great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Russell Gray, Scott Calhoun, Danny Graham and Ryan Prichard. on April 19, 2012.²

     Hattie Frances Permelia was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 233-98-5881.⁵ She was born on August 28, 1908 at Tennessee.^6,5,3 As of March 5, 1927,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore, son of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley, on March 5, 1927 at Logan, Logan Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Hattie Frances Permelia died on January 16, 1987 at Oak Hill, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^5,3 She Mrs. Hattie Frances Elmore, 78, of 123 Monroe Ave., Beckley, died Friday, Jan. 16, at 9:31 a.m. at an Oak Hill hospital following a long illness. Born Aug 28, 1908, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Magnolia Dodson Permelia. Mrs. Elmore was a housewife and attended the Beckley Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Andy Elmore in 1961 and one son, Clyde Edmore in 1986. Survivors include three sons, John Elmore of Beckley, Fred Elmore of Plant City, Fla and Joe Thomas Elmore of Sweeneysburg; five daughters, Alma Lee Crouse and Phyliss Elmore, both of Beckley, Betty Lilly of Mount Hope, Norma Statzer of Plant City, Nellie Jane Davis of Maple Fork; three brothers, Ernest Permelia of Daniels, John Permelia of Sistersville and Paul Permelia Jr. of Crab Orchard; one sister, Pauline Britt of Beckley; 27 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens at Prosperity. on January 18, 1987.³

     His Social Security Number was 233-42-0283.¹¹ Clyde Andrew Elmore Sr. and Shirley Roxanna Caldwell were divorced.¹² Clyde Andrew Elmore Sr. was born on May 25, 1928 at Stirrat, Logan Co., West Virginia.^2,11,3,4 He married Shirley Roxanna Caldwell on December 24, 1948 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,12 Clyde Andrew Elmore Sr. died on September 15, 1984 at Royal Oak, Oakland Co., Michigan, at age 56.² He Elmore, Clyde Sr., age 56. Beloved father of Clyde Jr, William, Nancy Collins, Mary Ann Bogdanski, Rhonda Brna and the late Joseph; son of Hattie; 11 grandchildren; brother of seven. on September 17, 1984.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 235-44-0816.⁴ John Elmore was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² He was born on January 21, 1930 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^8,9,10,2 He married Ella Hildegarde on February 21, 1957 at Mannhien, Sandhofen, Germany.^8,2 John Elmore died on July 13, 2002 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^4,9,2 He Command Sgt. Major John Elmore, 72, of Beckley went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at his home following a long illness. Born Jan. 21, 1930, at Skelton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Hattie Permilia Elmore. CSM Elmore attended Raleigh County schools and Beckley College. He was a member of Calvary Assembly of God where he loved to be of service to the church and helping people. He enjoyed carpentry and doing odd jobs. CSM Elmore proudly served his country for 30 years in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. He received the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (91 OLC), Army of Occupation Medal, Korean Service Medal (3 campaigns), Vietnam Service Medal (1 campaign), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Combat Infantry Badge, and Expert (Rifle and Pistol). He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Elmore and a sister, Norma Statzer. CSM Elmore is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Ella H. Kuhn Elmore; three daughters, Lilli B. Toney of Virginia City, Nev., Eileen Rogers and husband, Chuck of Dundalk, Md. and JoAnn Wattles and husband, Jim of Rock Springs; two brothers, Fred Elmore and wife, Alice of Auborndale, Fla. and Joe Thomas Elmore and wife, Loretta of Sweeneysburg; four sisters, Nellie Davis and husband, Earnest of Maple Fork, Alma Crouse of Grandview, Betty Lilly and husband, Howard of Mount Hope and Phyllis Putman and husband, Mike of Mount Hope; and six grandchildren, Ryan and Andrea Toney, Chad and Lisa Rogers, Caleb and Neoma Wattles. Entombment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Hope, Beckley, with military rites being conducted by Korean War Veterans Association Kenneth Shadrick Chapter 156. The men of the Calvary Assembly of God will serve as pallbearers. on July 16, 2002.²

     Alma Lee Elmore was born on November 19, 1931 at Sprague, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,8 As of March 4, 1950,her married name was Crouse.⁷ She married Roy Macel Crouse on March 4, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,7,5 Alma Lee Elmore died on February 12, 2019 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.⁴ She Alma Lee Elmore Crouse of Grandview, passed away on February 12, 2019. Born in Sprague, WV, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Andy Elmore and Harriet Frances Pemerlia Elmore. Preceding her in death was her husband, Roy Crouse; a grandson, R.E. Crouse; two sisters, Betty Lilly and Norma Statzer; and three brothers, Clyde, John and Fred Elmore. She is survived by three sons, Roy Crouse Jr. and his wife, Vivian of Montana, Joseph Crouse and his wife, Gwendolyn of Arthurdale, WV, and Paul Crouse and his wife, Vickie of Shady Spring; two daughters, Mary Milam and her husband, Steve of Grandview, and Lee Ann Hollingsworth of Harrison, AK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nellie Elmore Davis and her husband, Ernest, and Phyllis Elmore Putnam; and one brother, Joseph Elmore and his wife, Loretta. Alma was employed by the Raleigh County School System as a custodian at the old Cirtsville School and Bradley Elementary School until her retirement to be with her family. At the request of the family, no services will be held. on February 13, 2019.⁴

     Betty Jo Elmore Betty Jo Elmore Lilly, 80, of Mount Hope, WV died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at her home. Born September 5, 1933 in Raleigh County, West Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Andy and Harriet Frances Permelia Elmore. She attended the Mountain View Church of God at Hilltop. Betty had served on the Mount Hope City Council and had served as the building inspector for the city. She was active with the Central Appalachian Empowerment Zone and was an advocate for the Black Lung Association. She was involved in many charitable contributions and works for the betterment of the community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Lilly, Jr. on May 28, 2010; a daughter, Twyla Lilly Brown; three brothers, Johnny, Freddie and Frankie Elmore; one sister, Norma Statzer. She is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Elmore Putnam of Mount Hope; one son, John H. Lilly and wife, Frances of LaPorte, Texas; a special friend, Tom McClanahan of Piney View; five grandchildren, Chad Brown, Ashley Brown, Michael Elmore, Gabrielle Green and Ian Putnam; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Lee Crouse of Grandview and Nellie Jane Davis of Maple Fork; one brother, Joe Thomas Elmore, Sweeneysburg. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.⁴ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,4 She was born on September 5, 1933 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^9,4,6 As of August 25, 1953,her married name was Adkins.⁶ She married Curtis Eldridge Adkins on August 25, 1953 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁶ As of September 30, 1955,her married name was Lilly.¹⁰ Betty Jo Elmore married Howard Lilly Jr. on September 30, 1955 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,10 Betty Jo Elmore died on April 10, 2014 at Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^4,9

     Norma Jean Elmore was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., Florida.⁸ Her Social Security Number was 233-50-1702.² She was born on November 23, 1935 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,8,9,10 As of July 9, 1951,her married name was Statzer.³ She married Mack Franklin Statzer on July 9, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^11,3 Norma Jean Elmore died on December 15, 1996 at Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 61.^2,8,10