Person Page - 487

     Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,3,4 He was born on June 3, 1868 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6,3,4 He married Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore, daughter of Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on November 26, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.^6,9 Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore died on September 12, 1953 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 85.^1,3,4

     Her Social Security Number was 223-05-9269.¹¹ Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright was born on April 6, 1915 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,11,3,4 As of February 17, 1940,her married name was Atkinson.⁵ She married John Ross Atkinson Sr. on February 17, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,12,5 Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright died on February 20, 2005 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 89.^11,12,13 She Letitia Wright Atkinson, 89, of Richmond, widow of J. Ross Atkinson, died Sunday, February 20, 2005. She is survived by two sons, John R. Atkinson Jr. of Richmond and Dr. Sidney W. Atkinson of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren, Sidney Wright Atkinson Jr., Ann C. Atkinson, Clare Elizabeth Atkinson and John Charles Ross Atkinson; one brother, John L. Wright of Albuquerque, N.M; and one sister, Dorothy Brammer of Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of Second Presbyterian Church and the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, in the Healthcare Chapel at Cedarfield. Parking is limited. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. 5th St., Richmond, Va. 23219. on February 22, 2005.¹²

     His Social Security Number was 223-07-9850.⁶ John Ross Atkinson Sr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.³ He was born on November 3, 1907 at Columbia, Richland Co., South Carolina.^2,3,5,6 He married Letitia Elizabeth "Lettie" Wright, daughter of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on February 17, 1940 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,7,4 John Ross Atkinson Sr. died on September 27, 1992 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 84.^3,6

     John Ross Atkinson Jr. John Ross Atkinson was born on April 24, 1949 and passed away on January 12, 2015 in Raleigh, NC and is under the care of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home.³ He was born on April 24, 1949 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3 He died on January 12, 2015 at Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 65.³

     Paul David Wright was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "US Army WWII."^1,2,7 His Social Security Number was 230-09-5026.⁶ He was born on April 29, 1917 at Little River, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,12} He died on August 20, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 65.^1,2,6,7,12

     Her Social Security Number was 228-10-2980.¹² Mary Beatrice Wright was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.^13,11 She was born on April 10, 1919 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,2,4,11 As of September 13, 1941,her married name was York.³ She married James Earl "Jim" York Jr. on September 13, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^{5,1,3,13,11,14} Mary Beatrice Wright died on January 10, 1991 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 71.^12,1,11

     Mattie Pearl Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,12,11 She was born on August 28, 1879 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has an incorrct birth year of 1881.^7,10,11 She married James Robert Elmore, son of Andrew James "Anderson" Elmore and Nancy Jane "Nannie" Elmore, on October 1, 1902 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^10,11 Mattie Pearl Elmore died on December 22, 1978 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 99.¹¹

     James Earl "Jim" York Jr. was buried at Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Tuckahoe, Henrico Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 250-05-3585.⁸ He was born on November 4, 1917 at Greensboro, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^3,5,8,6 He married Mary Beatrice Wright, daughter of Eldridge Leonard Wright and Flossie May Vest, on September 13, 1941 at Richmond, Virginia.^1,2,3,4,9,7 James Earl "Jim" York Jr. died on December 13, 2009 at Henrico Co., Virginia, at age 92.^8,9 He Volunteer James E. York Jr. dies at 92. In his late 80s, he drove seniors to medical appointments and to grocery stores. Once a week, he drove himself to William Fox Elementary School in Richmond to tutor students. And he spent numerous hours warmly welcoming patients and visitors at St. Mary's Hospital's main information desk. Mr. York died Sunday at age 92, at the Westminster Canterbury retirement community where he lived -- and volunteered -- for the past 14 years. A memorial service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Westminster Canterbury, 1600 Westbrook Ave. in Richmond. A retired agricultural research chemist with a 46-year career at American Tobacco Co. and an Army Air Forces aviation cadet during World War II, Mr. York was widely known for his community volunteer efforts. "First, he took care of his wife; and when she was gone, he took care of everyone else," said Eliza Atkins, who knew Mr. York for 20 years at downtown's Second Presbyterian Church. After Mary Wright York, his wife of nearly 50 years, died in 1991, Mr. York continued to get season passes for local functions including the symphony, ballet and theater, and he would ask a child from church to accompany him. "It was great for these kids who otherwise wouldn't have a chance to go to all these places," Atkins said. For many years, Mr. York also read to children at Fox Elementary and helped them with school assignments. When he no longer could drive to Fox Elementary, he read to children at the day-care center for Westminster Canterbury, where he volunteered until last month. "He was always just such a gracious gentleman, soft-spoken but very, very knowledgeable. He was so calm and patient with helping people," said Trish Fawcett, director of volunteer services at St. Mary's, where Mr. York gave 23,932 hours of service in more than three decades. Other volunteer work included eight years of driving seniors under the auspices of the Shepherd's Center of Richmond and helping put together children's programs at the Science Museum of Virginia. "His goal was to stay involved with children," said son James E. York, III, of Arlington County. "He felt that the future belonged to them." In addition to his son, survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Y. Smith of Raleigh, N.C., and three grandchildren. on December 16, 2009.⁷

     Martha Mae Wright was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 224-24-5559.⁷ Her married name was Ramsey.¹ She married Unknown Light.⁶ Martha Mae Wright married Unknown Blankenship.^8,2,5 Martha Mae Wright married Donald Lee Ramsey.¹ Her married name was Blankenship. Her married name was Light. Martha Mae Wright was born on June 7, 1921 at Virginia.^7,1 She died on February 20, 2002 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^6,7 She BLANKENSHIP, Martha Light, 80, of Christiansburg and Pilot, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Center. Surviving are a brother, John Wright of Albuquerque, N. M; sisters and brother-in-law, Dorothy and James Brammer of Roanoke, Margaret Carter of Salem and Lalitia Atkinson of Richmond. Funeral services will be 11:30 Saturday at the Little White Church, Terrys Fork, with the Rev. Donnie Marshall officiating. Interment will be in Restvale Cemetery. Arrangements by Wood Funeral Home of Floyd. on February 22, 2002.⁶

     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

     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.⁷ She was born on February 21, 1922 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7 She married James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr., son of Samuel "Sampson" Conner and Osceola "Ocie" Thompson, on April 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,8,7 As of April 1, 1939,her married name was Conner. Ruby Irene Mills died on November 9, 2013 at Virginia at age 91.⁷ 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 at 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Pastor Marty Moyer and Pastor Maurice Wright will officiate. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel on Brambleton from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday November 11, 2013. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel. on November 11, 2013.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 223-12-3928.¹⁰ 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 He was born on February 23, 1919 at Maryland.^10,8 He married Ruby Irene Mills, daughter of Walter Staples Mills and Elizabeth Cynthia "Eliza" Wimmer, on April 1, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,2,1,12 James Edward "Ed" Conner Sr. died on November 19, 2003 at Virginia at age 84.^1,10 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, 11 a.m. Friday, November 21, 2003. The Rev. James Worline will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Military honors by VFW Post #1264. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel . on November 20, 2003.¹