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     William George Damron was buried at Rosewood Memorial Park Cemetery, 631 North Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.⁴ He married Lois Flora Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Susan "Sue" Swim.^1,5,2,3 William George Damron was born on March 12, 1923 at West Virginia.⁶ He died on December 4, 2004 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 81.²

     Rufus Dewey Worell was born circa 1918 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² He married Margaret Helen Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Susan "Sue" Swim, on October 26, 1940 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3

     John Dale Johnston was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ His Social Security Number was 234-20-4207.³ He was born on August 22, 1915 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,7,6 He married Mildred Virginia "Mickey" Elmore, daughter of Walter Mason Elmore and Mary Susan "Sue" Swim, on November 28, 1941 at Narrows, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,5,6 John Dale Johnston died on July 25, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.^3,9,7,6 He John D. Johnston, 85, of the Pisgah Road, Princeton, died Wednesday evening, July 25, 2001 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Born Aug. 22, 1915, in Princeton, he was the son of the late Howard and Ethel Fielder Johnston. Mr. Johnston had been a resident of the Phillip’s Personal Care Center on the Brown Ridge Road, Lerona for the past year. He was educated in Mercer County, was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He was a retired employee for the Pipestem State Park, a Department of Natural Resources for the state of West Virginia. He was a member of the AF & AM Masonic Lodge 134 of Princeton and had received his 50-year pin. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Johnston; and a sister, Bessie Johnston Osborne. Survivors include his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Mildred V. "Mickey" Elmore Johnston; one son, John Keith Johnston of Princeton; and one sister, Mary Lee Neely of Princeton. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road, Princeton. Pallbearers will be Allen Griffith, Bob Whittaker, Jack Nester, John Robinson, Sandy Pennington, Eddie Hale, Bobby Worrell, Jim Bo Barton and Roger Lusk. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Jimmie Jones, Fred Bolton, Bobby Southern, Charlie Hopkins, Neil Bailey, Glen Cahill, John Cahill, Herbert White, Emmett Martin, Stanley Hall and Jack King. on July 27, 2001.⁶

     Ambrose Alexander Oney was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,5 He was born on December 13, 1876 at Oney Gap, Mercer Co., West Virginia; His draft card has a birth year of 1879.^1,2,5 He married Ann Nettie Elmore, daughter of William Ballard Elmore and Mary Alice Taylor, on November 30, 1905 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,5,6 Ambrose Alexander Oney died on January 6, 1936 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 59.^4,5 He Funeral service for Ambrose A. Oney, 59, who died at 4:03 o'clock Monday morning at his home at Oney's Gap after a brief illness, will be conducted at the First Methodist church this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock by the Rev. Paul P. Martin, followed by interment in Resthaven Memorial park. Active pallbearers will be Bernard White, C. L. Shannon, Matthews Selvey, Basil Salvey, D. L. Moses, Edd Gott and Jim Bowman. Ambrose A. Oney was born at Oney Gap, near Princeton, December 13, 1876, the youngest son of the late E. E. and Fannie Oney. On November 29, 1906, he was married to Ann Nettie Elmore, and to this union was born five children, four of whom are living, one child, Ruby Pearl, dying October 15, 1920. He leaves his widow, two sons, Sterling and Ray Oney, of Princeton, and two daughters, Sue Irene, Princeton, and Beulah Alice Oney, of Mullens, W.Va. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mamie Miller, of Princeton. Mr. Oney was a devout and faithful member of the First Methodist Episcopal church, South, of Princeton. For several years he was employed in the car department of the Virginian railway in Princeton. He was well known and loved by many persons in this section of the county, having lived all his life in the old Oney home near Princeton in which he was born. He spent his life serving his family, being a loving and devoted husband and father. He will not only be missed by his family but by the community in which he lived and the men with whom he worked day after day. on January 7, 1936.⁵

     Robert Loy Elmore was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.⁴ He was born on May 14, 1942 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ He married Mabel Lee Ruth Williams on February 14, 1968 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^5,4,6 Robert Loy Elmore died on September 16, 2020 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.⁴ He Robert L. "Bucky" Elmore, 78, of Roanoke passed to his Heavenly home on the morning of Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Surviving are his loving wife of 56 years, Mabel W. Elmore; daughter, Angela (Mike) Collins; granddaughters, Megan (Jeff) Fisher, and Miranda Collins; sister, Sarah (Richard) Barnett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill (Linda) Williams; nieces, Heather Williams, Holly (Scott) Martin; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alfred (Laura Ann) Williams; nieces, Tammy Williams and Janet Humphreys and their families; and many special and cherished friends. Bucky was a man of strong faith, had a huge heart, and always loved to make someone laugh. He was blessed with a strong circle of frineds, a family that he loved and cherished, and granddaughters that were the apple of his eye. He enjoyed talking about history, the wild west, and pretty much anything outdoors. He loved sharing adventure tales with his daughter and granddaughters along with instilling a strong belief in God to ensure they had a solid foundation. Bucky was a member of Clearbrook Baptist Church. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the Staff at Good Samaritan Hospice for their excellent service and care. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, West Virginia. on September 18, 2020.⁴

     Mabel Lee Ruth Williams was buried at Orchard Cemetery, Ballard, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on January 13, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 14, 1968,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Robert Loy Elmore, son of Tommy Woodrow Elmore and Helen Louise Cahill, on February 14, 1968 at Monroe Co., West Virginia.^1,4,3 Mabel Lee Ruth Williams died on October 10, 2023 at Virginia at age 79.³ She Mabel W. Elmore, January 13, 1944 - October 10, 2023. Mabel Williams Elmore, 79, widow of Robert L. "Bucky" Elmore, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at her home with her family by her side. In addition to her husband of 56 years she was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Ruth Crawford Williams. Mabel was known for her gift of singing and playing piano. She took joy in sharing it with others throughout her life. Mabel sang with many groups including the Gospel Tones Quartet, the Fellowship Trio, The Ambassadors, and Glory Bound. Each were a blessing in her life and shared her passion to share God's love through music. She will be missed and remembered by her daughter, Angela Elmore Collins (Mike); granddaughters, Megan Fischer (Jeff), Miranda Collins and great granddaughter Alexandra (Lexi) Fischer; siblings, Bill Williams (Linda), Alfred Williams (Laura Ann); nieces, Heather Williams, Holly Martin (Scott), Tammy Williams, Janet Humphreys (Fred). Interment will follow the service at Orchard Cemetery in Ballard, WV. on October 15, 2023.³

     Mason Dewey Worell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 His Social Security Number was 233-64-8536.⁶ He Mason D. Worrell, 68, of Sandrine Pointe, Princeton departed this life on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at his residence with his family at his side, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born July 12, 1941, he was the son of Helen Elmore Worrell of Princeton and the late Rufus D. Worrell. Mason was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1959. He received his bachelor's degree in Education/Music from Concord College and a Master's Degree from Radford University. Mason began his teaching career at Richland High School in Richland Virginia. He began his long teaching career in Mercer County, having taught at Montcalm, Flat Top, Camp Creek, Knob, Silver Springs and retiring from Mercer Elementary School in 2004. Mason loved teaching and directing music; he truly was gifted. His love for his students was genuine and sincere. He was a member of the Princeton Presbyterian Church and was an Elder of the Church. Mason was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He loved being outside, especially working in his yard, raising his roses, and pulling his grandson, Miciah, in his little wagon around the neighborhood. Survivors include, his faithful and loving wife of 40 years, Shirley White Worrell. Two Sons, Anthony T. Worrell of Princeton Craig B. Worrell & wife Mandi of Brunswick, Ohio. His mother, Helen Elmore Worrell of Princeton. The joy of his life, his grandson, Miciah Anthony Worrell. Brother, Arthur D. Worrell & wife Sharon B. of Rogers, Ark. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.² He was born on July 12, 1941 at West Virginia.^1,2,6 He married Shirley Jean White on October 18, 1969 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Mason Dewey Worell died on June 5, 2010 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.^2,6

     His Social Security Number was 233-66-2198.⁶ Arthur Dale Worell was buried at Fayetteville National Cemetery, 700 Government Avenue, Fayetteville, Washington Co., Arkansas.^3,4,5 He Arthur Dale Worrell, 69, of Rogers died Monday, Sept. 24, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 11, 1943, in Princeton, W.Va., the son of Rufus and Margaret (Elmore) Worrell. Arthur married Sharon Rice in Fall River, Mass., on Nov. 10, 1964, and they were married over 47 years before Arthur's death. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1966. He was a Princeton city policeman for several years then began working for the railroad as an engineer before becoming a special agent for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe were he retired after 31 years of service. He was talented with playing musical instruments and with wood-working. Preceded in death by his father, Rufus Worrell; and one brother, Mason Worrell. Arthur is survived by his wife, Sharon Worrell of Rogers; his mother, Margaret of Princeton, W.Va; four children, Dale Worrell and wife, Rhonda, of Yorkville, Ill., Misty Dougherty and husband, Alan, of Rogers, Dwayne Worrell and wife, Andrea, of Downers Grove, Ill., Kristy Weber and husband, Judd, of Sandwich, Ill; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Interment will follow at the Fayetteville National Cemetery with Marine Corps honors.³ He was born on September 11, 1943 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Sharon Rice on November 10, 1964 at Fall River, Bristol Co., Massachusetts.³ Arthur Dale Worell died on September 24, 2012 at Rogers, Benton Co., Arkansas, at age 69.^3,4,5,6