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     Della Mae Wyse Della Mae Lail Crigger, June 28, 1959 - October 10, 2020. Della Mae Lail Crigger, 61 of Bluefield, VA, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Born in Dunkirk, NY, she was the daughter of the late Phillip Daniel Wyse and Eara Mae Sipp Crigger. Della enjoyed wood working, drawing, taking pictures, crocheting, scrapbooking and being outside in nature. She truly had a servant’s heart. Working as a nurse, she loved her profession and taking care of others. She had the prettiest blue eyes, the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Eric Lail; her sister: Cindy Lail. She will be missed by her husband: Frank N. Crigger of Bluefield, VA; son: Joseph Keith Lail and wife, Rebecca of Princeton, WV; siblings: Cathy Agee and husband, David of Hardy, VA, Beverly Roberts and husband, Russel of Bluewell, WV, Daniel Wyse and wife, Vicki of Bluewell, WV and Jacob Crigger and wife, Michele of Falls Mills, VA; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. In keeping with Della’s wishes, her body will be cremated.² She was born on June 28, 1959 at Dunkirk, Chautauqua Co., New York.² As of November 22, 2013,her married name was Crigger.¹ She married Frank Nathaniel “Buddy” Crigger, son of Frank Willard Crigger and Ella Louise Agee, on November 22, 2013 at Tazewell Co., Virginia.^1,2 Della Mae Wyse died on October 10, 2020 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 61.²

     Chando Malcolm Elmore was buried at Prosperity Cemetery, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 233-14-9939.⁶ He was born on November 22, 1908 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Mar 22, 1907 and his draft card has Nov 22, 1905.^1,2,6,4 He married Bethel Margie Gill on March 18, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Chando Malcolm Elmore died on January 18, 1984 at West Virginia at age 75.^2,6

     Bethel Margie Gill was buried at Prosperity Cemetery, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 236-54-8170.³ She was born on May 22, 1914 at Summers Co., West Virginia.^1,3 As of March 18, 1939,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Chando Malcolm Elmore, son of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley, on March 18, 1939 at Bland Co., Virginia.¹ Bethel Margie Gill died on December 4, 1999 at West Virginia at age 85.³

     Helen Marie Elmore was buried at Prosperity Cemetery, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^4,1 Her Social Security Number was 233-50-2357.⁵ Her married name was Yancey.^4,1 She married Unknown Yancey.¹ Helen Marie Elmore was born on April 23, 1936 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her obituary has a birth date of Apr 22, 1936.^5,1 She died on August 1, 1977 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 41.^5,1 She Services for Helen Marie Yancey, 41, of Cranberey will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Rose and Quesenberry Peace Chapel with the Rev. Ernest Barley in charge. Burial will be in the Prosperity cemetery. She died at 4:15 a.m. Monday in Heartland of Beckley after a long illness. Born April 22, 1936 in Raleigh County, she was the daughter of Chando and Bethel Gill Elmore of Cranberry. She had lived most of her life in Michigan and Ohio, was a member of the Cranberry Community Church and was a past employe of the Beckley Manufacturing Co. In addition to her parents, she is survived by one son, Malcomb; one brother, Ray Elmore of Dearborn Heights, Mich; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Krick of Canton, Ohio, and Mrs. Betty Treadway of Cranberry; and one grandchild. on August 2, 1977.¹

     Manley Jones was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^2,3 He was born on November 3, 1890 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² He married Sarah Ella Elmore, daughter of John L. Elmore and Julia E. Stanley, on June 16, 1910 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹ Manley Jones died on September 10, 1923 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 32.²

     Bennie Elmore was born circa 1901 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.¹

     Pearlie Elmore was born circa 1905 at West Virginia.¹

     Garnett Jones was buried at Ward Cemetery, off U.S. 60 East on Kelley's Creek Road, Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² She was born on September 22, 1911 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.² As of January 14, 1928,her married name was Miller.³ She married Charles E. Miller on January 14, 1928 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Garnett Jones died on July 7, 1928 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 16.²

     Elmyra Margaret Jones was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City, St. Clair Co., Michigan.^8,6 Her Social Security Number was 234-10-5243.⁹ Her married name was Black.¹ She married Harry F. Smith at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3 Elmyra Margaret Jones was born on January 7, 1913 at Ward, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 She and Harry F. Smith were divorced before July, 1939.² As of July 27, 1939,her married name was Keller.² Elmyra Margaret Jones married Norman L. Keller on July 27, 1939 at Wood Co., Ohio.² As of September 8, 1943,her married name was Smith.² Elmyra Margaret Jones married Edward Felix Black on September 8, 1943 at Wood Co., Ohio.² As of June 24, 1950,her married name was Bushnell.¹ Elmyra Margaret Jones married Lester Charles Bushnell on June 24, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,7,6,4 Elmyra Margaret Jones died on January 5, 2003 at Cadillac, Wexford Co., Michigan, at age 89.^9,6 She WELLSTON - Elmyra Bushnell, 89, of Wellston and formerly of Marine City, died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, in Lakeview Lutheran Manor Nursing Center in Cadillac. She was born in Ward, W. Va., on Jan. 7, 1913, the daughter of the late Manley and Ella Jones. She married Lester Bushnell. He preceded her in death in 1972. Elmyra retired from Michigan Bell Telephone Co., where she had served as a telephone operator. Surviving are her grandchildren, George (Helene) Felgenauer of Harrison Township, James (Elaruth) Felgenauer of Algonac and Susan Felgenauer of Indiana; and great-grandchildren, Kristin, Stephanie and Anna Felgenauer. Mrs. Bushnell was preceded in death by her daughter, B. Louise Felgenauer, of Marine City on Nov. 16, 1998; and a sister. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday in the Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, with interment to follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. on January 7, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 375-03-3981.³ Edward Felix Black was born on October 6, 1889 at Saginaw, Saginaw Co., Michigan.^2,3 He married Elmyra Margaret Jones, daughter of Manley Jones and Sarah Ella Elmore, on September 8, 1943 at Wood Co., Ohio.¹ Edward Felix Black died in April, 1969 at Michigan at age 79.³

     Lester Charles Bushnell was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Marine City, St. Clair Co., Michigan.^3,4 He was born on August 23, 1909 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,2,3 He married Elmyra Margaret Jones, daughter of Manley Jones and Sarah Ella Elmore, on June 24, 1950 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.^1,5,6,4 Lester Charles Bushnell died on August 16, 1972 at Grosse Pointe, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 62.^2,3,4 He MARINE CITY - Lester C. Bushnell, 62, of 505 Union Street, died Aug. 16 in Bon Secour Hospital, Grosse Pointe, after a long illness. He was born Aug. 23, 1909, in Detroit. He and Elmyra Jones of Detroit, were married July 24, 1950. He was employed by the Detroit Department of Street Railways, retiring in 1970. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1945. He was a member of VFW Post No. 873, Detroit, and Masonic Pillar Lodge No. 526, F. and A.M., Detroit. He is survived by his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Louise Felgenauer, Marine City, and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Masonic services will be conducted by W. Ward Lodge No. 62, F, and A.M. in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. today. Military services will be under the auspices of VFW Post No. 3129, Marine City. on August 17, 1972.⁴

     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