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     Eldridge Leonard Wright Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 224-20-1025.⁷ He married Mary Rachel Bowles.² Eldridge Leonard Wright Jr. was born on November 30, 1923 at Virginia.⁷ He died on January 23, 1990 at Virginia at age 66.^1,7,2 He Eldridge Leonard Wright Jr., age 66, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, January, 23, 1990. He attended Westminster Presbyterian Church in America, was a retired employee of N&W Railway, and was a World War II army veteran. He was predeceased by his wife, Rachel B. Wright in 1988 and by his parents, Eldridge L. Wright Sr. and Flossie V. Wright. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Theresa R. Wright, Roanoke; one grandson, Paul S. (Hinkle) Wright; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Lititia and Ross Atkinson, Mary and Jim York, all of Richmond; Martha Blankenship, Christiansburg; Dorothy and Bill Brammer, Vinton; Margaret and Wesley Carter, Roanoke; two brothers and two sisters-in-law, James H. Wright, Roanoke; John L. and Nira Wright, Albuquerque, N.M; Mrs. William Edward (Lena) K. Wright, Roanoke; a large number of nieces and nephews; a beloved friend, Mabel French, Roanoke. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's North Chapel, 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 26 with the Rev. Lonnie W. Barnes officiating. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Oakey's North Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. Thursday. on January 26, 1990.¹

     Beulah Margaret Wright was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0466.¹⁰ She was born on November 22, 1929 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,10,4,5 As of January 28, 1949,her married name was Carter.³ She married Stewart Wesley Carter on January 28, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{6,1,11,2,12,3} Beulah Margaret Wright died on August 10, 2003 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 73.^2,10,12 She CARTER, Margaret W., (Beulah), 73, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2003. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stewart W. Carter; parents, Eldridge L. Wright, Sr. and Flossie Vest Wright; four brothers, Edward, Eldridge, Jr., Paul and James; and two sisters, Martha Blankenship and Mary York. Mrs. Carter was a member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church since 1964, was a member of the Fellowship Class and was a choir member. She was born in Floyd and attended Algoma School in Callaway. She graduated from William Fleming in 1947 and was a longtime resident of Roanoke's Raleigh Court neighborhood. A loving wife, mother and homemaker, she also enjoyed respect as a professional secretary. She adored her grandchildren. She endured many years of struggling with illness with a cheerful and oft times jovial outlook. She is survived by her daughter, Kaye C. Gregory and her husband, Scott of Roanoke; grandchildren, Alicia Maye Gregory and Stewart Scott Gregory; brother, John Wright, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters, Dorothy Brammer of Vinton, Letitia Atkinson of Richmond; also a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Rev. Roy White officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Special thanks to the staff of Richfield Recovery and Care Center and Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their kindness and care. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, P.O. Box 801018, Charlottesville, Va. 22903 or Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Rd., Suite 202, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. on August 12, 2003.²

     His Social Security Number was 268-34-3738.¹³ Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore was buried at Jacksonville Cemetery, Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on January 17, 1877 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; His draft registration cards and death certificate have a birth date of Jan 9, 1878.^6,13,1,5 He married Josephine Campbell Smythe on June 25, 1902 at Tazewell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.^3,4,14,12 Dr. Robert Emmet Marshall Elmore died on August 29, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 91.^3,4 He Dr. Robert Emmett Elmore, 90, of 2115 Southall Pl., SW, died Thrusday in a Roanoke nursing home. He was a retired minister and former pastor of First Christian Church in Roanoke. An alumnus of Milligan College in Tennessee, he held pastorates in Tazewell, VA, Cincinnati, OH, Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix, AZ. He served as dean of the Pacific Bible Seminary in California and was editor of the Christian Standard and Christian Restoration Herald in Cincinnati. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Smythe Elmore; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Horak, Roanoke, and Mrs. Conrad Litz, Cocoa, FL; a son, Harry R. Elmore, Richmond, VA; a brother, Chauncey D. Elmore, New Castle, VA; a sister, Mrs. Bob Elmore, New Castle, VA. The funeral will be a t 12:30 pm Saturday at Lotz Funeral Home, Roanoke, with burial in Jeffersonville Cemetery, Tazewell, VA, at 4:00 p.m. The family requests that flowers be omitted. on August 30, 1968.³

     Stewart Wesley Carter was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7 His Social Security Number was 229-24-3034.⁹ He was born on September 28, 1925 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,9,4,5,6,7 He married Beulah Margaret Wright, daughter of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on January 28, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,10,7,8 Stewart Wesley Carter died on April 18, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 67.^9,3,7 He CARTER, Stewart Wesley, 67, of Roanoke, passed away Sunday, April 18, 1993. He was a veteran of World War II (Army Corps of Engineers) and a member of the VFW, DAV, AMVETS, and the Hollins Moose Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Wright Carter; a daughter and a son-in-law, Kaye C. and Scott C. Gregory; two grandchildren, Alicia M. Gregory, Stewart S. Gregory; two brothers, Carl C. Carter, Francis B. Carter, all of Roanoke; a sister, Lois Windel, Elliston; and four devoted friends, Evelyn Ayers, Vickie St.Clair, Deborah Smith, and Jerry Satterwhite. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, from Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with Dr. F. Tupper Garden officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sherwood Burial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society (P.O. Box 554, Roanoke, VA 24003-0554). Friends may call at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel where the family will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. on April 20, 1993.³

     James Henry Wright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 224-36-7235.⁸ He was born on July 31, 1932 at Virginia.^1,8,4 He died on November 7, 2001 at Virginia at age 69.^1,2,8 He WRIGHT, James Henry, 69, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, November 7, 2001. He is survived by his brother, John Wright of Albuquerque, N.M; four sisters, Lititia Atkinson of Richmond, Margaret Carter, Martha Blankenship, and Dorothy Brammer, all of Roanoke. Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Lotz Roanoke on November 8, 2001.²

     Charles Will Vest was buried at Rock Cemetery, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on February 6, 1870 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He married Alma Victoria Poff, daughter of Peter Albert Poff and Sarah Jane Stump, on November 15, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 Charles Will Vest died on January 27, 1956 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 223-50-4298.⁹ Ruby Irene Mills was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,10 She was born on February 21, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,9,6 She married James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr., son of Samuel "Sampson" "Sam" Conner and Osceola "Ocie" Thompson, on April 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,11,8 As of April 1, 1939,her married name was Conner. Ruby Irene Mills died on November 9, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 91.^8,12,9 She Ruby Mills Conner, 91, of Copper Hill, departed this life for a better one on Saturday November 9, 2013. She was born February 21, 1922 at Copper Hill, Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Mills; mother, Eliza Wimmer Mills; and also, her husband, James Ed Conner, Sr; four brothers, Sherman, Ralph, John and Lewis Mills; two sisters, Myrtle Mills and Annie Bunz; and son-in-law, Franklin "D" Turman. She is survived by one daughter, Iva Conner Turman; three sons and spouses, James, Jr. (Jimmy) and Linda Conner, Bruce and Kathe Conner and Kenneth and Robin Conner; one sister, Clara Walters; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Conner was a member of Copper Hill Church of the Brethren, and was baptized when she was 13 years old. While we are saddened by her passing, we are comforted to know that she is in the loving arms of Jesus, and will suffer no more. The family extends special thanks to Medi Home Health and Hospice for all of their loving care of our mother. Special thanks to Marianne and Roteisha. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. on November 11, 2013.⁸

     James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6 His Social Security Number was 223-12-3928.¹⁵ He was born on February 23, 1919 at Maryland.^15,5,6,8 He married Ruby Irene Mills, daughter of Walter Staples Mills and Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer, on April 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^16,2,1,17 James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. died on November 19, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^1,15,5,6,7,9 He James Edward (Ed) Conner, Sr., 84, of Copper Hill, departed this life and entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, November 19, 2003. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and he was a member of VFW #1264. He was a member of Pippin Hill Presbyterian Church in Callaway. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Ocie Conner; two brothers, Robert Conner and Ray Thompson; and one sister, Rachel Underwood. He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 64 1 / 2 years, Ruby Mills Conner; one daughter, Iva E. Turman and husband, Franklin D. of Boones Mill; three sons, James E. (Jim) Conner, Jr. and wife, Linda of Riner, Bruce Conner and good friend, Kathe of Copper Hill, Kenneth D. Conner and wife, Robin of Copper Hill; eleven grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Myrtle Poff and Violet Hambrick, both of Roanoke. Services will be at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors by VFW Post #1264. on November 20, 2003.¹

     Mary Jane Keith was buried at Keith Graveyard, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 17, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married William Burwell Thomas Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on July 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1894,her married name was Poff. Mary Jane Keith died on January 2, 1929 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.³

     Delia L. Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on February 13, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She married John Ira Poff, son of James Patterson Poff and Eliza L. Poff, on December 27, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of December 27, 1905,her married name was Poff. Delia L. Hall died on September 6, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-8748.⁹ Sherman Roscoe Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 14, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin, daughter of Phillip Elijah Austin and Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, on January 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 Sherman Roscoe Poff died on December 20, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^9,3,5

     Dolly Ann Leffel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 24, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Chauncey DePew "John D." Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on November 22, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of November 22, 1911,her married name was Elmore. Dolly Ann Leffel died on August 24, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-8637.² Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones married Rosalie Unknown.⁶ Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones was born on April 26, 1900 at Virginia.^1,2 He died in March, 1979 at age 78.²

     Lettie Mae Pedigo was buried at Bryan Cemetery (also known as Paint Bank Community Cemetery), Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 She was born on December 25, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 She married Arthur Washington Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on October 21, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of October 21, 1899,her married name was Elmore.² Lettie Mae Pedigo died on December 24, 1965 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,1

     Josephine Ethyleen Poff was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 35045 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She married Tommy Jimmy Jackson Thomas Sr.^5,11,10,12 Her married name was Thomas. Josephine Ethyleen Poff was born on October 20, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,10,3 She married James Arthur Nichols, son of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on April 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of April 9, 1955,her married name was Nichols. Josephine Ethyleen Poff and James Arthur Nichols were divorced on March 15, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Josephine Ethyleen Poff died on March 7, 2021 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹⁰ She Josephine Nichols Thomas, October 20, 1935 - March 7, 2021. Josephine Nichols Thomas, 85, of Glade Spring, VA., passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021 at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Dementia and Colon Cancer. A native of Floyd, VA and a devout Christian, she was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God and the Abingdon Trigg Street Church of God. Her many occupations include seamstress at Tultex in Atkins VA, and co-owner of T&J Auto in Glade Spring VA where everyone knew her as “Jose”. She was a kind, generous, independent, god-loving woman of few words. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ruby Poff; husband Tommy Thomas; son T.J. Thomas; daughter, Iris Nichols; sister Gwendolyn Howard, and brother Carl Poff. Survivors include her children, Clinton Nichols (Connie) of Pilot, VA, Mary McKinley (Bill) of Glade Spring, VA, Ronnie Nichols (Rachel) of Chilhowie, VA, Linda Nichols-Plowman (Grant) of Myrtle Point, OR, Wanda Miller (John) of Glade Spring, VA, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; brothers Roger Poff (Emma) of Christiansburg, VA, Hubert “Buddy” Poff (Shirley) of Princeton, WV, and Millard Poff Jr.(Frances) of Floyd, VA; sister, Frances Sowers of Pilot, VA. Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Robert Lovell, Johnny Lovell, Dekota Lovell, Rodney Nichols, Kellie Nichols. Committal services will be held Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. on March 9, 2021.¹⁰