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     Lura Myrtle White was born on July 22, 1921 at West Virginia.^1,2 As of June 23, 1980,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Benjamin Hamilton "Ben" Elmore, son of Bert Hamilton Elmore and Hattie Frances Oney, on June 23, 1980 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,3 Lura Myrtle White died on February 5, 2015 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 93.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 235-38-8755.⁴ Cannie Elizabeth Palmer was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 29, 1886 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5 As of July 5, 1905,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married George Allen Elmore, son of Fleming Wade Elmore and Phoebe F. Taylor, on July 5, 1905 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ Cannie Elizabeth Palmer died on February 8, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 90.^2,3 She Mrs. Cannie Elizabeth Elmore, 90, of Rt. 1, Salem, Va., formerly of Princeton, died in a Salem hospital Tuesday morning following a long illness. Born at Princeton, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Texas Davis Palmer. She was a member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church in Salem. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gatewood Harry of Salem, Va; one sister, Mrs. Melvina Hurley of Kalamazoo, Mich; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery at Princeton. on February 9, 1977.³

     Her Social Security Number was 234-38-7027.⁵ Georgia Elizabeth Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on May 31, 1927 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of November 13, 1944,her married name was Harry.² She married Cecil Gatewood Harry on November 13, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^6,2,4,7 Georgia Elizabeth Elmore died on April 3, 2008 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^4,5,8 She Mrs. Georgia Elmore Harry, 80, of Salem, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2008. She was born on May 31, 1927, in Princeton, W.Va. She was the daughter of the late George and Cannie Elmore. Georgia was retired from General Electric Company. She enjoyed her time with her GE lunch girls, precious card player friends, bible study group and her treasured church family. She was a long time member of Fort Lewis Christian Church. She was a wonderful gardener, cook, and a cherished mother, sister and friend to many people outside her family and will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil G. Harry; son, Roger Harry Sr; and a brother, Tommy Elmore. She is survived by her daughters, Judy Lawrence and fianc?e, David Shuman, of Salem, and June Higgs and husband, Tommy, of Salem; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Captain Jason Higgs and wife, Jamie, and their children, Tami and Brandon; Heather Harry and fiance, Mark Brunette, and children, Stephanie, Paul Jacob, and Maegan; and Roger Harry Jr. and wife, Jessica, and their children, Kayla and Mckenzie; and extended family. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on April 5, 2008.⁴

     Tommy Lee Elmore was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, Smithville, Bastrop Co., Texas.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 233-44-8697.⁶ He was born on June 9, 1930 at Ingleside, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,7,6,4,5 He married Norma Jewel Elgin on February 1, 1952 at Marin Co., California.⁸ Tommy Lee Elmore died on September 27, 2001 at Bastrop Co., Texas, at age 71.^3,7,6,4

     His Social Security Number was 236-28-8347.⁴ Cecil Gatewood Harry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on April 3, 1926 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^7,6,8 He married Georgia Elizabeth Elmore, daughter of George Allen Elmore and Cannie Elizabeth Palmer, on November 13, 1944 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2,9,3 Cecil Gatewood Harry died on May 8, 2002 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,4,5,7,8 He HARRY, Cecil Gatewood, 76, of Salem, died at home after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, May 8, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Addie and Mack Harry and his brother, Travis Harry. Mr. Harry was a member of Fort Lewis Christian Church and served in the United States Air Force during World War II in the Philippines. He retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad as a Engineer after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Georgia Elmore Harry; daughters, Judy Lawrence and June Higgs and husband, Tommy Higgs; a son, Roger Harry; also three grandchildren, Jason Higgs, Heather Harry and Roger Harry, Jr. and wife, Jessica; and two great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Jacob; sister, Gertrude McClanahan; brothers, Thaddeus and wife, Virginia, Lawrence and wife, Nannie, Roscoe and wife, Emmadean, Marshall and wife, Regina. Interment in Sherwood. on May 10, 2002.³

     Roger Gatewood Harry Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 225-72-0366.⁶ He was born on February 25, 1951 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁶ He married Marsha Moore Simpson on November 10, 1979 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁴ Roger Gatewood Harry Sr. and Marsha Moore Simpson were divorced on August 27, 1984 at Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.⁹ Roger Gatewood Harry Sr. died on September 9, 2006 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 55.^3,6,7 He Roger Gatewood Harry, 55, of Botetourt, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2006 following a short and courageous battle with cancer. Roger was a member of Fort Lewis Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Gatewood Harry. His surviving family includes his mother, Georgia Harry; son, Roger Gatewood Harry, Jr. & wife, Jessica; daughter, Heather Elizabeth Jones & loving mate, Mark Burnette; sisters, Judy Lawrence & loving mate, David Shuman, and June Higgs & husband, Tommy; grandchildren, Stephanie, Paul Jacob, Kayla, and Mckenzie Harry; nephew, Captain Jason Higgs; and a host of friends. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on September 11, 2006.³

     Judy Elizabeth Harry was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on September 26, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^4,5 As of December 15, 1974,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ She married Charles Wesley Lawrence on December 15, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ Judy Elizabeth Harry married David Allen Shuman on June 20, 2009 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,4 Judy Elizabeth Harry died on February 8, 2020 at Virginia at age 74.⁵ She Judy H. Lawrence of Salem entered peacefully into God's presence on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born on September 26, 1945, in Princeton, W.Va. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Gatewood Harry; mother, Georgia Elizabeth Harry; sister, June Lee Higgs; and brother, Roger Gatewood Harry Sr. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, David A. Shuman; his two children, son, Wade Shuman and wife, Tiffany, and their children, daughter, Carrie Conrad and her children; five stepchildren; several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Tommy Higgs; nephews, Jason Higgs, Roger Higgs, Harry Jr. and wife, Jessica and their five daughters; and niece, Heather Burnette and her husband, Mark, their three kids and grandkids. Judy was an employee of the G.E. Federal Credit Union, a devoted Christian and member at Fort Lewis Christian Church who loved her church family. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Va. on February 10, 2020.⁵

     Charles Wesley Lawrence was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^8,7 His Social Security Number was 223-28-2189.² He was born on January 31, 1925 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,5,6 He married Judy Elizabeth Harry, daughter of Cecil Gatewood Harry and Georgia Elizabeth Elmore, on December 15, 1974 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Charles Wesley Lawrence died on November 24, 1993 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.^8,2,4,5,9,7 He LAWRENCE, Charles Wesley, 68, of Salem, died Wednesday, November 24, 1993. He was the son of the late Frank Mosby and Thelma D. Lawrence. He retired as treasurer, manager, for the General Electric Credit Union. He was a member of the Fort Lewis Christian Church, a veteran and POW of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Judy H. Lawrence; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles W. Jr. and Susan Lawrence, Daleville, Steve and Lori Lawrence of Sarasota, Fla; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marcie and Steve Davidson, Salem, Kathy and Sonny Eversole, Salem; seven grandchildren, Scott Eversole, Craig Eversole, Allan Davidson, Tim Davidson, Charles Wesley Lawrence III, Jessica Lawrence, Levi Lawrence. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery, Christiansburg. on November 26, 1993.⁷

     June Lee Harry was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She was born on June 23, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^3,6 As of September 1, 1973,her married name was Higgs.⁴ She married Thomas Eldridge "Tommy" Higgs on September 1, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 June Lee Harry died on May 8, 2017 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 68.³ She June Lee Higgs, 68, from Salem, Virginia, passed away May 8, 2017 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Princeton, and grew up as she would say, "Elkorn, West by god Virginia!" She was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1966, and after graduation stayed in the Roanoke Valley where she worked as a bank manager, Clerk of Circuit Court, VP of R. Frazier Inc. and was a self-employed accounting consultant. She was a pillar of the Salem community, and her accolades are felt even to this day, as she was a plank-holder in the development of the Farmers Market, a founding member of Olde Salem Days, and a devoted member of Ft. Lewis Christian Church. June is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Georgia Harry; her grandmother, Cannie Elmore; and her brother, Roger Harry. June is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Thomas (Tommy); her Airforce son, Jason; her sister, Judy Lawrence; and multiple nieces and nephews. In addition to living here in Salem, she also had a wonderful extended family in Florida, in which she wanted to thank them for all of their support, gifts, cards, and flowers. Speaking of support, she would have wanted to extend a special appreciation to Heather, who as a previous cancer survivor, attended, supported, and cared for her to the very end. Finally, she would want to thank the "Ya-Yas", Pheobe McAnallen, Becky Leffell, and Ann Sampson, for the life-long support till very last bottle was popped! Although she loved flowers, and she would be appreciative of them in the end, she loved her church just as much. on May 10, 2017.³

     Thomas Eldridge "Tommy" Higgs was born on May 21, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,5,6 He married June Lee Harry, daughter of Cecil Gatewood Harry and Georgia Elizabeth Elmore, on September 1, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5 Thomas Eldridge "Tommy" Higgs died on May 7, 2020 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 72.⁴ He Thomas Eldridge Higgs, to his friends Tommy, 72, from Salem, Virginia, passed away on May 7, 2020, from a broken heart. This wasn't a medical diagnosis but for everyone who knew him, he took the loss of his beloved June's death harder than any of his medical conditions could ever dish out. He was born in Roanoke, lived in Salem, and when he had the chance spent as much time in Navarre, Florida as he could. He was a graduate of Andrew Lewis High School, Class of 1966, and after graduation, he joined the U.S Army. He served two tours in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 and returned from Vietnam a decorated soldier earning multiple bronze stars, multiple achievement metals, and the Vietnamese cross of gallantry. Upon the completion of his service, he joined his father as a co-owner of Higgs Welding Inc., a business that lasted for over 25 years in the Roanoke Valley. He later became an avid artist, working metal and copper to create amazing sculptures that are featured both in Virginia and Florida. Tommy was active in the community, doing volunteer welding work for the city when it was needed, a member of the Penguin club for over 35 years, and part of the Masonic Lodge here in Salem for over 40 years. Tommy was preceded in death by his wonderful wife, June, and his parents, Benton, and Genevieve Higgs. Tommy is survived by his son, Air Force Major (Ret.) Jason Higgs; his brothers, Benton Jr. and Richard; his sisters, Beverly, and Carolyn, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and good friends. In addition to living here in Salem, he also had a wonderful extended family in Navarre, Florida, in which he would have wanted to thank them for all their support, gifts, cards, and flowers. They were an integral part of his efforts in coping with the loss of the woman he loved for over 57 years. Tommy, and his wife June, loved Salem, and their son Jason has worked hard to make a legacy for them that will last for multiple generations. Services will be held graveside at Sherwood cemetery. on June 8, 2022.⁴