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     Her Social Security Number was 234-72-9353.⁴ Pansy Viola Mullins was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ She was born on April 25, 1909 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,3 As of May 19, 1935,her married name was Elmore.² She married Wade Lee Elmore, son of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, on May 19, 1935 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 Pansy Viola Mullins died on April 28, 2001 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 92.^4,3 She Pansy Mullins Elmore, 92, of Elmore Road, in the Elmore Addition of Princeton, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Princeton Community Hospital. Born in Ingleside, April 25, 1909, she was the daughter of the late Charles W. and Willie Ann Smith Mullins. She was a member of the Oakvale United Methodist Church where she formerly served in the WSCS. She was also active in the Athens Eastern Star and the Rebekkah Lodge. She was a lifelong resident of Mercer County. In addition to her parents, her husband, Wade Lee Elmore, four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Martha Hill and her husband Steve of Monroe, N.C. and Hazel Barton of Princeton; one son, Jerry Elmore of Smithsburg, Md; four grandchildren, Debora Gambino of Charlotte, N.C., Daryl Barton of Princeton, Jason and Casey Elmore, both of Smithsburg, Md; four greatgrandchildren; one sister, Eula Pritchett of Princeton; and two brothers, Harry Mullins of Princeton and Buster Mullins of Roanoke. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Pallbearers will be Randolph Honaker, Ron Pennington, Jim Gilbert, Joe White, Franklin Long and Clarence Pritchett. on April 30, 2001.³

     Martha Imogene Elmore was buried at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, Union Co., North Carolina.³ Her Social Security Number was 235-58-5257.⁶ She was born on August 4, 1940 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^6,3 As of September 3, 1960,her married name was Hill.² She married Norman Steve Hill on September 3, 1960 at Alleghany Co., North Carolina.^2,3,4,5 Martha Imogene Elmore died on July 28, 2013 at North Carolina at age 72.^6,3 She MONROE - Martha Elmore Hill, 72, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was born August 4, 1940 in Mercer County, WV, daughter of the late Wade Lee and Pansy Mullins Elmore. She is also preceded in death by a sister Hazel Barton. Burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Martha is a graduate of Oakvale High School, and attended the University of Charleston West Virginia formerly known as Morris Harvey College. She was also a former long time member of Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton WV, before joining Central United Methodist Church in 1999, and a past worthy matron of the Eastern Star of Princeton, WV. She was a 30 year employee of Mercer County Bank in Princeton WV. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Steve Hill, daughter Deborah H. Gambino and husband Jeff of Charlotte, two grandsons that were her pride and joy Robert and Steven Gambino, and a brother Jerry Elmore of Smithburg, MD. on July 30, 2013.³

     Hazel Ann Elmore was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁵ Her Social Security Number was 235-60-3987.⁶ She was born on November 10, 1941 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,5 As of September 15, 1962,her married name was Barton.² She married Homer Curtis Barton on September 15, 1962 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,5,7 Hazel Ann Elmore died on May 26, 2012 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 70.^6,8,5 She Hazel Ann Barton, 70, originally of her home place just off Ambrose Lane in Princeton, but prior to spending her last days in a nursing home in Bastian, Va., was a former resident of Tabor's Mobile Home Park in Green Valley. Hazel died Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, Va. Born Nov. 10, 1941 in Mercer County she was the daughter of the late Wade Lee Elmore and Pansy Mullins Elmore. She was a graduate of Oakvale High School and a lifelong resident of the Oakvale-Princeton area. Hazel was a retired office manager for A-Mart and was last employed in the office of Attorney Mark Wills in Princeton. She was a member of the Stinson United Methodist Church in Princeton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Homer C. Barton preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Daryl C. Barton and wife, Tammy of Princeton; twin granddaughters, Victoria Barton and Veronica Barton of Princeton; one sister, Martha Hill and husband, Steve of Monroe, N.C; and one brother, Jerry Elmore of Smithburg, Md. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. on May 27, 2012.⁵

     Homer Curtis Barton was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 232-46-0619.³ He was born on March 4, 1931 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^2,3,5,4 He married Hazel Ann Elmore, daughter of Wade Lee Elmore and Pansy Viola Mullins, on September 15, 1962 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6,4 Homer Curtis Barton died on December 29, 1998 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 67.^3,7,5,4 He Homer Curtis Barton, 67, of Route 4, Box 234 (Elmore Addition) Princeton, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998, at a Princeton hospital. Born March 4, 1931, at Jenkinjones, he was the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth King Barton. He retired from the U.S. Air Force on Nov. 1, 1971, with 20 years of service with rank of staff sergeant. After military retirement, he worked in retail sales for Blank’s Wallpaper and Paint Store in Bluefield and Westgate Amart in Bluefield, Va. He was a member of Oakvale United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Princeton Moose Lodge No. 1521 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lewis Barton; and two sisters, Gladys Carter and Alverta White. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Hazel Elmore Barton of Princeton; one son, Daryl Barton and wife, Tammy, of Princeton; twin granddaughters, Victoria and Veronica Barton, both of Princeton; three brothers, Harry Barton of Scott’s Depot, Earl Ray Barton of Medford, Ore., and Burl Kay Barton of Baltimore, Md. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Sandy River American Legion Post 175 and the Mercer County Veterans Council. Pallbearers will be Clarence Biggs, Randolph Honaker, Jim Gilbert, Roscoe Harry, Joe White and Junior Terry. on January 1, 1999.⁴

     Beatrice Lola Bell was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 233-09-5218.³ She and Clarence Horton Elmore were divorced.⁴ Beatrice Lola Bell was born on May 4, 1908 at Allisonia, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married Clarence Horton Elmore, son of William Bee Elmore and Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer, circa 1928.⁵ As of circa 1928,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Beatrice Lola Bell died on March 20, 1997 at Cherryville, Gaston Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^3,2 She Beatrice Bell Elmore, 88, of 327 Frederick St., Bluefield, died Thursday, March 20, 1997, at the Carolina Care Center in Cherryville, N.C. Born in Allisonia, Va., she was a daughter of the late Henry Bell, who immigrated from Scotland and Cora Lee Charlton Bell, who was born in Vickers Switch, Va. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, The Robert Hensley Sunday School Class, Circle 8 and the Virginia Asher Bible Council. For many years she was employed in the production department of National E lectric Coil Company. She was preceded in death by three siste rs, Florence Brown, Ruth Kimberlin and Mary Henley; two brothers, Steve Bell and Thomas Bell, and a granddaughter, Gretchen Wingfield. Surviving: daughter, Betty Wingfield of Sidney, Ohio; son, Charles H. Elmore of Charlotte, N.C; grandchildren, Candace Goodall of Troy, Ohio, Russell Wingfield of North Carolina and David Elmore of Charlotte: greatgrandchildren, Leslie Wingfield, Alec Goodall and Brooke Goodall; several nieces and nephews. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Princeton. on March 21, 1997.²

     His Social Security Number was 233-68-0013.⁷ Charles Horton Elmore was born on May 2, 1938 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,7,4 He married Judy Beatrice Sherwood on December 9, 1978 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.^2,3 Charles Horton Elmore died on January 5, 2009 at Concord, Cabarrus Co., North Carolina, at age 70.^2,7,4 He Charles Horton Elmore, 70, of 546 Dogwood St., S.E., died Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast following his battle with ALS, which was complicated by pneumonia. Born May 2, 1938, in Mercer County, W.Va., Mr. Elmore was a son of the late Clarence Horton Elmore and Lola Beatrice (Belle) Elmore. A graduate of Bluefield High School, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard reserves. Although Charles enjoyed his work at Qualex and the City of Concord, he found his true calling working with Greyhound Rescue. Charles and Judy have been involved with Greyhound adoptions for over 13 years. Their Greyhounds were named Eddie and Ginnie. Their chosen family was Greyhound Friends of North Carolina and Greyhound Crossroads of South Carolina, where the time given to promote the adoption of retired Greyhounds brought endless joy and the joy of his chosen family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Judy (Sherwood) Elmore of the home; son David S. Elmore and wife Michelle of Perkinston, Miss; grandchildren Maritza and Jacob; aunt Billie Whittaker of Princeton, W.Va; sister Betty Winfield of West Milton, Ohio; nephew Russell Winfield and wife Debbie; niece Candace Goodall and husband Joe of Ohio; sister-in-law Sue Ward and husband Ken of Zionsville; nephew Jared Ward and wife Crystal of Boone; niece Megan Ward of Boone; Greyhounds Eddie and Ginnie; longtime friends Thomas Brown and wife Debbie of concord, Phil Sanders of Comer, Ga., David Scattergood of Cornelius and Suzy Fincannon and husband Steve of Cornelius; and adopted mother Mary Sanders of Harrisburg. on January 7, 2009.²

     Joseph Daniel Wingfield Jr. Joe, 83, 1288 Turner Dr., Sidney, died at 11:51 p.m., at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Joseph Daniel and Hazel (Kiser) Wingfield. On Oct 23, 1987, he and his first wife, Betty E., were grandted a dissolution of marriage. On Apr 21, 1989, he married a second time to Clara I. (Wolfe) Arnold, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Russell (Debbie), Charlotte, NC; a daughter Candy (Joe) Goodall, Troy; four stepchildren: Shelia (Bill) Nuss, Sherry (Mike) Scully, Steve (Joyce) and Scott (Chris) Arnold, all Sidney; three grandchildren: Alec and Brooke Goodall, and Leslie Miller; twelve step-grandchildren, and thirty-five great-grandchildren. Deceased is a daughter, Gretchen Wingfield. He served in the U.S. Army following WW II. He worked as an engineer for NASA, Copeland Corp, NCR, and many other industrial companies. A graduate of Virginia Tech and George Washington University, he received his masters in engineering administration. His quest for learning lasted his entire life.² He was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 975 South Main Avenue, Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio.⁶ He was born on October 24, 1928 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.^6,3,4,5,7 He married Betty Jo Elmore, daughter of Clarence Horton Elmore and Beatrice Lola Bell, on June 9, 1951 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,3 Joseph Daniel Wingfield Jr. and Betty Jo Elmore were divorced on April 21, 1989.² Joseph Daniel Wingfield Jr. died on May 19, 2012 at Lima, Allen Co., Ohio, at age 83.^2,6,5

     Gretchen Hygd Wingfield was buried at Graceland Cemetery, 975 South Main Avenue, Sidney, Shelby Co., Ohio.⁴ She Gretchen H. Wingfield, 18, a freshman at Ohio State University, died Thursday in Columbus. She was born October 12, 1960, in Orlando, Fla., daughter of Joseph and Betty Elmore Wingfield. They moved to Shelby County eight years ago. In addition to her parents she is survived by a sister, Candace Wingfield, and a brother, Russell; grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. C. H. Elmore and Hazel Wingfield. Miss Wingfield, a Sidney High graduate, was a member of the National Honor Society in her junior and senior years, and was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Field Hockey Team at Ohio State and had been employed at Clancy's Inc. for a year.³ She was born on October 12, 1960 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.^4,3 She died on November 2, 1978 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio, at age 18.^4,3