Jimmy Ray Smith1,2,3

M, b. December 1, 1946, d. March 4, 2021
FatherAlfred Vernon Smith1,2 b. March 6, 1921, d. April 3, 2011
MotherAnnabelle "Annie" Eanes1,2 b. June 20, 1922, d. September 13, 2001
     Jimmy Ray Smith Jimmy Ray Smith, 74, of Riner, VA passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was born in Montgomery County VA on December 1, 1946 to the late Alfred V. and Anniebell Eanes Smith. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Hall. Jimmy attended Alleghany District High School, and served in the United States Air force (A1C) during Vietnam, and was a truck driver his entire career. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Miller Smith; children: Shannon Denene (Peter) Hannon, Russell Smith, Cassondra “Cassie” Winfrey (Cory), and Stacie Smith; Grandchildren: Madison Grace Smith, Mikinzi Jo Winfrey, Raven Lea Winfrey, and Kahlan Skye Winfrey; brother, Rodger Smith; many nieces and nephews; mother-in-law, Carmell Miller; special pets, Charlee and CC; special friends whom he enjoyed eating breakfast with: Dickie Hall, Jimmy Wimmer, Danny Wimmer, and Danny Yates; as well as a host of other family and friends. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Amedysis Hospice Staff, Carmaletta King, Debbie Taylor, Oceanna Cruise, and Sandra Bane, the doctors and oncology/hematology staff at the VA Medical Center Salem as well as Dr. Farhad Sahebjam.3 He married Charlene Miller.3 Jimmy Ray Smith was born on December 1, 1946 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He died on March 4, 2021 at Virginia at age 74.3

Family

Charlene Miller
Marriage*He married Charlene Miller.3 
Children
  • Russell Smith3
  • Stacie Smith3
  • Shannon Denene Smith3
  • Cassondra Renee “Cassie” Smith3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Annabelle Eanes Smith obituary in the Sep 14, 2001 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Alfred Vernon Smith obituary in the Apr 5, 2011 edition.
  3. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Jimmy Ray Smith obituary.

Juanita Mae Gooch1

F, b. February 24, 1930, d. November 15, 2009
     Juanita Mae Gooch Juanita Mae Elmore, 79, of Topeka, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009 at McCrite Plaza. She was born on February 24, 1930 in Chanute, KS, the daughter of Ralph W. and Wanda Mitchell Gooch. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Juanita received a business degree from Washburn University where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was employed by the Kansas Highway Commission and the Kansas League of Municipalities. Juanita was a secretary for American States Insurance Company for many years before retiring. She spent her retirement years caring for children at Heights of Learning Day Care in Tecumseh. She was a member of Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church. Her activities included singing in the choir and acting as the director of the Junior Choir for several years. Her love of animals was shown through her contributions to various animal welfare charities. Juanita married Roger E. Elmore on August 6, 1954 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Darlene and spouse Bill Lieurance and her brother, Forrest Gooch. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Chris) Blessing, Traci (Brandon) Smith, four grandchildren, Hannah, Dawson, Grace, Tessa and her sister-in-law, Carol Gooch. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church. Graveside committal services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Gardens.1 She was buried at West Lawn Memorial Gardens, 820 SW Auburn Road, Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.1,2 She was born on February 24, 1930 at Chanute, Neosho Co., Kansas.1,2 She married Roger Eugene Elmore, son of Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore and Gladys Stone Black, on August 6, 1954 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.1 As of August 6, 1954,her married name was Elmore.1 Juanita Mae Gooch died on November 15, 2009 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas, at age 79.1,2

Family

Roger Eugene Elmore b. March 11, 1930, d. May 1, 1999
Marriage*She married Roger Eugene Elmore, son of Leonard Lewis Clifton Elmore and Gladys Stone Black, on August 6, 1954 at Topeka, Shawnee Co., Kansas.1 
Children
  • Debbie Elmore3,1
  • Tracie/Traci Elmore3,1

Citations

  1. [S2783] Topeka Capital-Journal, The, From the Juanita Mae Elmore obituary in the Nov 18, 2009 edition.
  2. [S10178] West Lawn Memorial Gardens, Shawnee Co., KS, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Roger Eugene Elmore obituary in the May 4, 1999 edition.

James MacArthur "Jimmy" Elmore1,2,3

M, b. April 22, 1942, d. July 14, 2000
FatherWilliam Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr.4,5,2 b. August 21, 1913, d. March 19, 1975
MotherMargaret Coreen Ohmer4,5,2 b. July 9, 1916, d. March 15, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 229-50-5170.6 James MacArthur "Jimmy" Elmore was born on April 22, 1942 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.1,6,3 He married Wendy Lee Ray on November 25, 1966 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.4,2 James MacArthur "Jimmy" Elmore died on July 14, 2000 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida, at age 58.1,6 He ELMORE, James M., (Jimmy), 58, of Longwood, Florida, passed away July 14, 2000 in an Orlando, Florida hospital. He was born in New Castle, Virginia April 22, 1942, the son of the late Billy Bruce and Coreen Elmore. He was predeceased by a sister, Joan Elmore. He was a graduate of New Castle High School and Virginia Tech. He began his career of working with the handicapped as a counselor at Camp Easter Seal and became an associate state director for the Florida Easter Seal Society until retirement. He fought a long battle with Juvenile Diabetes. Surviving are his wife, Wendy; a son, Jimmy of Florida; a brother, Larry Elmore of Huddleston; and two sisters, Janie Vorst of Salem and Carole Vasquez of Coronado, Calif. A memorial service was held July 20, 2000 at St. John Lutheran Church, Winter Park, Florida. on July 27, 2000.1

Family

Wendy Lee Ray
Marriage*He married Wendy Lee Ray on November 25, 1966 at Orlando, Orange Co., Florida.4,2 
Child
  • James Christopher "Jimmy" Elmore1,2

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James M. Elmore obituary in the Jul 27, 2000 edition.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Coreen Elmore obituary in the Mar 16, 1995 edition.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Bruce Elmore obituary in the Dec 28, 2008 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Barbara Joan Elmore1,2,3,4

F, b. December 18, 1932, d. January 27, 1982
FatherWilliam Bruce "Billy" Elmore Jr.1,5,6,2,7,4 b. August 21, 1913, d. March 19, 1975
MotherMargaret Coreen Ohmer1,5,6,2,7,4 b. July 9, 1916, d. March 15, 1995
     Barbara Joan Elmore was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.4 She was born on December 18, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.2,3,4 She died on January 27, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 49.2,4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 332, District 23-3, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia7

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Margaret Coreen Elmore obituary in the Mar 16, 1995 edition.
  2. [S1964] Charlene Elmore Blassingham, "Elmores of New Castle, VA."
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the James M. Elmore obituary in the Jul 27, 2000 edition.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Larry Bruce Elmore obituary in the Dec 28, 2008 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Reba Sherwood1,2

F, b. March 4, 1918, d. July 5, 2009
     Reba Sherwood was buried at Overlook Cemetery, Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina.2 She was born on March 4, 1918 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina.3,2 As of January 25, 1963,her married name was Elmore.4 She married Dr. William Henry Book Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on January 25, 1963 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 Reba Sherwood died on July 5, 2009 at Eden, Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 91.3,2 She STONEVILLE - Reba Sherwood Elmore, 91, formerly of Priddy Loop in Stoneville, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 5, 2009, at Brian Center in Eden. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at Overlook Cemetery. A native of Rockingham County, Mrs. Elmore was born March 4, 1918, to the late Bethel and Annie Redmon Sherwood. She had been a member of Central Christian Church since 1965, where she served as a substitute Sunday School teacher for the 3rd grade class. She was a former member of Draper Women's League and the Women's Auxiliary Chiropractic Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William H. Elmore; brothers, Melvin, Cyril and Bill Sherwood; and sister, Margaret Sherwood. Surviving is her daughter, Janet Farmer, of Eden. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at 236 Harrison Street in Eden. A special thanks is offered by the family to the staff of Brian Center for all their care and support, with special thanks to the staff of the 500 hall. on July 7, 2009.2

Family

Dr. William Henry Book Elmore b. September 15, 1912, d. April 17, 2003
Marriage*She married Dr. William Henry Book Elmore, son of James Robert Elmore and Mattie Pearl Elmore, on January 25, 1963 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.1,2,4 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Dr. William H. Elmore obituary in the Apr 19, 2003 edition.
  2. [S1784] Greensboro News & Record, From the Reba Sherwood Elmore obituary in the Jul 7, 2009 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S5158] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011.

Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly1

M, b. June 8, 1921, d. August 11, 2000
FatherPeter Frazier Epperly2,1 b. December 27, 1878, d. February 23, 1972
MotherFlora Ocie "Flory" Howery2,1 b. July 19, 1880, d. August 31, 1934
     His Social Security Number was 231-18-5215.3 Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 He was born on June 8, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1,3 He married Mildred L. Huff on May 17, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,1 Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly died on August 11, 2000 at Union Point, Greene Co., Georgia, at age 79.1,3 He EPPERLY, Willard Harding, ("Wid"), 79, of Roanoke, died Friday, August 11, 2000, in Union Point, Georgia. He was born June 8, 1921, in Floyd County, a son of the late Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Howery Epperly. He was a member of the Melrose United Methodist Church, Roanoke. Mr. Epperly was a retired insurance agent for the Prudential Life Insurance Company. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Huff Epperly. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Brenda E. and James L. Kitchens; granddaughter, Elaine A. Kitchens, all of Winterville, Georgia; two brothers, Harley and Herbert Epperly, both of Floyd; two sisters, Madie Austin of Pilot and Lucille Shelor of Roanoke; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2000, in the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. E. Eugene Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2000, in the Lotz Salem Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. For Brenda, he was the best possible father and role model and was always gentle, loving, caring, and supportive to her and his brothers and sisters. on August 14, 2000.1

Occupation

1947Metal worker2

Family

Mildred L. Huff b. December 14, 1926, d. August 11, 1996
Marriage*Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly married Mildred L. Huff on May 17, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,4,1 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Harding Epperly obituary in the Aug 14, 2000 edition.
  2. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Huff Epperly obituary in the Aug 12, 1996 edition.

Mildred L. Huff1

F, b. December 14, 1926, d. August 11, 1996
     Her Social Security Number was 226-32-3059.2 Mildred L. Huff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 She was born on December 14, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,2 She married Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly, son of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on May 17, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 As of May 17, 1947,her married name was Epperly. Mildred L. Huff died on August 11, 1996 at Virginia at age 69.3,2 She EPPERLY, Mildred Huff, 69, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 1996. She was retired after 38 years of dedicated and faithful service from the Kroger Company merchandising department, and was an active member of Melrose Avenue United Methodist Church. She was a beloved wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Willard H. Epperly; her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda E. and James L. Kitchens, and one granddaughter, Elaine A. Kitchens, all of Athens, Ga; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Joy Huff, David and Lorine Huff and Curtis and Brenda Huff, all of Floyd; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Barry Sweeney of Floyd; one niece, Deanna Sowers of Floyd, and eight nephews, Eric Huff, Dennis Huff, Jody Harris and Jamie Sweeney, all of Floyd, Ray Huff of Roanoke, Jerry Huff and Wendell Huff of Christiansburg and Anthony Huff of Wyoming. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, at the Lotz Salem Chapel, with the Rev. C. Warner Crumb and the Rev. Edward Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the Lotz Salem Chapel. on August 12, 1996.3

Family

Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly b. June 8, 1921, d. August 11, 2000
Marriage*She married Willard Harding "Wid" Epperly, son of Peter Frazier Epperly and Flora Ocie "Flory" Howery, on May 17, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Mildred Huff Epperly obituary in the Aug 12, 1996 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Willard Harding Epperly obituary in the Aug 14, 2000 edition.

Ida Ellen Smith1,2

F, b. March 24, 1896, d. May 22, 1950
     Ida Ellen Smith was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.3,1 She was born on March 24, 1896 at Franklin Co., Virginia.1 She married Derossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley, son of George Nathan Kelley and Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese, circa 1915.4 As of circa 1915,her married name was Kelley.4 Ida Ellen Smith died on May 22, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 54.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 154, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1940Farmer5

Family

Derossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley b. July 25, 1894, d. February 1, 1933
Marriage*Ida Ellen Smith married Derossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley, son of George Nathan Kelley and Jane Ann "Jannie" DeWeese, circa 1915.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the E. Marie Martin obituary in the Jul 6, 2007 edition.
  3. [S224] Ruth G. Hale & Glenna G. Garner, Vest Cemetery.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S13] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 6, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.

Lawrence Emory Kelley1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 1, 1917, d. January 18, 2009
FatherDerossie Millard/Miller "Ross" Kelley1,3,6 b. July 25, 1894, d. February 1, 1933
MotherIda Ellen Smith1,3,6 b. March 24, 1896, d. May 22, 1950
     His Social Security Number was 231-05-7890.7 Lawrence Emory Kelley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.2,4 He was born on November 1, 1917 at Stotesbury, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,8,3,9 He married Ruby Estelle Chisom on December 20, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10 Lawrence Emory Kelley died on January 18, 2009 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 91.2,7,9,5 He Lawrence Emory Kelley, 91, of Roanoke County, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2009. Lawrence was a US Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a long time active member of Cave Spring Baptist Church. He was a retired mechanic with Valley Cadillac. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby C. Kelley; daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Glenn Carr, Anita and Gerry Schepers; grandchildren, Justin Carr and wife, Jennifer, Kevin Carr; and great-grandchildren, J.D. and Jessica Carr. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Chip Roberson and Pastor Jim Reeves officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131. on January 19, 2009.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 35, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia1

Family

Ruby Estelle Chisom b. March 30, 1925, d. October 2, 2018
Marriage*Lawrence Emory Kelley married Ruby Estelle Chisom on December 20, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,10 
Children
  • Sheila Kelley2,10
  • Anita Faye Kelley2,10,3

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Lawrence Emory Kelley obituary in the Jan 19, 2009 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S2265] Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=241&GRid=44634996&CRid=49500&df=all&
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S2500] Tennessean, The, From the E. Marie Martin obituary in the Jul 6, 2007 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S3624] Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory, online http://www.oakeys.com/, From the Ruby Chisom Kelley obituary.