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     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

     His Social Security Number was 232-60-6269.¹¹ Fred Elmore was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.⁵ He and Joan Pearl Workman were divorced.¹² Fred Elmore was born on June 15, 1939 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,11,10,5 He married Joan Pearl Workman on May 9, 1959 at Dry Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.³ Fred Elmore married Alice Ruth Rogers on December 31, 1965 at Dry Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.¹² Fred Elmore married Alice Ruth Rogers on August 9, 1980 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia.^2,13 Fred Elmore died on October 8, 2006 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 67.^11,4,5 He Lakeland - Fred Elmore, 67, died of a heart attack Sunday (Oct. 8, 2006) in Lakeland. He was an Army veteran. Survived by his family. on October 13, 2006.⁴

     Alice Ruth Rogers was buried at Oak Hill Burial Park, 4620 Highway 98S, Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida.³ Her Social Security Number was 267-41-4443.⁴ She was born on March 5, 1944 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Fred Elmore, son of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on December 31, 1965 at Dry Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² As of August 9, 1980,her married name was Elmore.¹ Alice Ruth Rogers married Fred Elmore, son of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on August 9, 1980 at Bastian, Bland Co., Virginia.^1,5 Alice Ruth Rogers died on July 18, 2003 at Lakeland, Polk Co., Florida, at age 59.^3,4,5 She ELMORE, Alice Ruth, 59, of Lakeland, passed away July 18, 2003. Born in Beckley, W.Va., she is survived by husband, Fred; two sons, four brothers and three sisters. on July 25, 2003.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 233-38-9399.⁴ Roy Macel Crouse was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.⁵ He was born on April 23, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,4,3,6,7 He married Alma Lee Elmore, daughter of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on March 4, 1950 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,6 Roy Macel Crouse died on November 18, 2000 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^4,6,7 He Roy Crouse, 73, of Beckley, died Saturday, Nov. 18, 2000, following a sudden illness. Born April 23, 1927, in Beckley, he was the son of the late Carlie and Lena Johnson Crouse. Mr. Crouse was a retired electrician for Appalachian Power Co. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Roy Erskin Crouse. Survivors include his wife, Alma Lee Elmore Crouse of Beaver; three sons, Paul Crouse of Shady Spring, Roy Crouse Jr. of Colorado and Joseph Crouse of Arthurdale; two daughters, Mary Milam of Grandview and Lee Ann Hollingsworth of Arkansas; two brothers, Walter Crouse of Virginia and Wayne Crouse of Florida; a half brother, Howard Crouse of Florida; a sister, Betty Spangler of North Carolina; a half sister, Lucille McKeever of Florida; and seven grandchildren. There will be no services. on November 25, 2000.⁶

     Howard Lilly Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5250 Robert Centre Byrd Drive, Prosperity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 236-48-8777.⁴ He Howard Lilly Jr., 79, of Mount Hope, WV died on Friday, May 28, 2010 at Hilltop Center in Hilltop, WV. Born March 12, 1931 at Maynor, WV he was the son of the late Howard and Lura Belle Williams Lilly, Sr. He was retired coal miner having last worked for for Perry & Hylton. Howard was a devout Christian and a member of the Mount Hope Christian Church where he had served as a deacon; was a US Army veteran and an antique car collector. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Lilly and Harry Lilly; one sister, Dorothy Lambert. Survivors include his wife, Betty Jo Elmore Lilly; one son, John H. Lilly and his wife, Frances of LaPorte, Texas; two daughters, Phyllis Putnam of Mount Hope and Twyla Brown of Surfside, South Carolina; one brother, Robert Lilly of Orlando, Florida; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.² He was born on March 12, 1931 at Maynor, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Betty Jo Elmore, daughter of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on September 30, 1955 at Harper, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,5,2,3 Howard Lilly Jr. died on May 28, 2010 at Hilltop, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 79.^5,2,4

     Mack Franklin Statzer was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Plant City, Hillsborough Co., Florida.¹ He was born on October 3, 1933 at Stanaford, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4 He married Norma Jean Elmore, daughter of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on July 9, 1951 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^5,2 Mack Franklin Statzer died on August 19, 1991 at Tampa, Hillsborough Co., Florida, at age 57.^1,3,4 He STATZER, Mack "Frank," 57, of Plant City, died Monday (Aug. 19, 1991) at James A. Haley Veterans Hospital. He was born in Stanaford, W.Va., and came here in 1959 from Berkley, W.Va. He was a subcontractor in the Zephyrhills and Plant City area for 20 years and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 60. Survivors include his wife, Norma Jean; son, Richard Ray, Plant City; four daughters, Patricia Thompson, High Springs, Sharon Titnm, Rose Moore and Katina Statzer, all of Plant City; a brother, Harold Kaestner, Michigan; four sisters, Geneva Stewart, Panama City, Fla., Lovinia Tony, Plant City, Meredith Jones, Garden City, Mich., and Ida Jones, Decatur, Ind; and nine grandchildren. on August 21, 1991.⁴

     Shirley Roxanna Caldwell and Clyde Andrew Elmore Sr. were divorced.³ Her Social Security Number was 232-48-0448.² Shirley Roxanna Caldwell was born on May 26, 1932 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 As of December 24, 1948,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Clyde Andrew Elmore Sr., son of Joseph Andy "Joe" Elmore and Hattie Frances Permelia, on December 24, 1948 at Skelton, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Shirley Roxanna Caldwell died on October 24, 2007 at Michigan at age 75.^2,3 She Shirley A. Guilford, 75, of Monroe died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Roxanne Raymond. She had been in poor health for 10 months. Born May 26, 1932, in Skeleton, West Virginia, she was the daughter of James A. and Lucy Lee (Hughes) Caldwell. She married Clyde Elmore December 24, 1948. Then on June 26, 1967, in Gaylord, Michigan, to Orval Guilford. He died July 13, 1999. Shirley was employed at Paramount Fabricating, Detroit, for eight years and then as a secretary at Newport Electric for twenty years, retiring June, 1997. A life member of Newport VFW Post 3943 Ladies Auxiliary, she had served as Sr. Vice President, she was also a life member of Moose Lodge 884, Monroe, and the Eagles Aerie 1503, Monroe. Shirley enjoyed fishing, baking, golfing, bowling, playing pool, sewing and going to casinos. Surviving are sons, Clyde (Candy) Elmore of Hazel Park, Bill (Marie) Elmore of Newport, step-sons, David (Martha) Guilford of MO and Tim Guilford of WA, daughters, Nancy (Steve) Collins of Detroit, Mary (Ray) Bogdanski of Newport, Rhonda (Bob) Brna of Riverview, Roxanne (Dan) Raymond of Monroe, step-daughter, Carole Fernandez of AZ, brothers, Dan Caldwell of OH, Elmer Caldwell and Bill Caldwell of NH, sisters, Helen Richardson and Mary Sue Minor, both of WV. Fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, son, Joseph Elmore, brothers, Bob, Jesse and John Albert Caldwell, sisters, Ethel Fuller and Maude (Jean) Mengaris. on October 25, 2007.³