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     Her married name was Girton.¹ Venetta Unknown married Lewis/Louis Melvin Girton, son of Andrew Emerson "Andy" Girton and Maude Iva "Maudie" Pilant.¹ Venetta Unknown was born circa 1904 at Texas.¹

     Louis F. Gorham was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, 2181 East County Road 200 N, Greencastle, Putnam Co., Indiana.¹ He was born on December 14, 1945.¹ He died on September 16, 1968 at age 22.¹

     Harvey Leroy Gorham was buried at Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38th Street, Marion, Grant Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 316-46-0850.² He married Sharon Unknown.³ Harvey Leroy Gorham was born on March 13, 1947 at Putnam Co., Indiana.^1,2 He died on January 17, 2004 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., Indiana, at age 56.^1,2

     His Social Security Number was 223-84-6623.⁵ Jeffrey Lee "Jeff" Barkheimer was buried at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, 5070 Cove Road N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 He was born on March 1, 1957.^5,2 He died on October 6, 2000 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 43.^5,2,3 He BARKHEIMER, Jeffery L., (Jeff), 43, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 6, 2000. He was a certified welder and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Wilson Barkheimer of Roanoke; a son, Jason L. Barkheimer of Vinton; a grandson, Skyler; his sister, Pat Hill and her husband, Richard, of Salem; his brother, Gary Alan Barkheimer, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. A graveside funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2000, at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. Jeffery Scott officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Oakey's Downtown Chapel. on October 8, 2000.³

     Her married name was Hill.¹ Patricia Lynn "Pat" Barkheimer married Richard Hill.^1,2,3 Patricia Lynn "Pat" Barkheimer was born circa 1961 at Jacksonville, Duval Co., Florida.³ She died on May 26, 2013 at Virginia.³ She Patricia Lynn Barkheimer Hill, 52, of Roanoke County, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013. A beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend, Pat was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and had been an area resident for most of her life. She was a long time employee of Valcom, Inc. and was an active member and team mom at Mason Cove Recreation Club. Her father, Robert L. Barkheimer, and a brother, Jeff Barkheimer, preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother, Phyllis Barkheimer; her loving husband, Richard Hill; son, Joshua Hill; a brother, Gary Barkheimer and partner, James Farmer; father-in-law, Buddy Hill; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Pam Hill; uncles and aunts, Pat and Peggy Wilson, and Mike and Peggy Wilson; a special nephew, Jason Barkheimer; numerous other nieces and nephews and close friends. Pat will also be missed by her loving dog, Lacy, who never left her side. The family would like to take this opportunity to send a special thanks to all of her friends who stayed by her side throughout her illness, Pat, we love you and you will be missed by many. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Pastor E. B. Shoemaker will officiate. The family will receive friends beginning at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. on May 29, 2013.³

     Michael Curtis "Mike" Elmore was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ He married Kathleen C. Lyle.¹ Michael Curtis "Mike" Elmore was born on January 8, 1955 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.¹ He died on February 13, 2015 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 60.¹ He Michael Curtis (Mike) Elmore Sr., 60, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 13, 2015, surrounded by family. Mike was born in Richlands, Va., on January 8, 1955. He was proceeded in death by stepfather, Joe C. Brown; and grandson, Dustin C. Hayth. Mike is survived by his wife, Kathleen C. Lyle-Elmore; son, Michael C. Elmore Jr; daughter, Samantha A. Blankenship; stepchildren, Donald R. Lyle Jr., Ms. Karla D. Lyle, and Ms. Melissa L. Lyle; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; mother, Georgia M. Brown; father, Audrey M. Elmore; sister, Patricia "Trish" E. Collins; stepbrother, Charlie C. Brown; stepsister, Anita B. Hines; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his constant loyal canine companion, Gabby. Mike worked in the steel industry for 40 years - first with Roanoke Electric Steel and continuing with the company after the change to Steel Dynamics. Throughout his lifetime, Mike devoted himself to caring for family and friends. He never met a stranger and touched many lives. He will be sadly missed by all. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 2840, Roanoke, VA 24018. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2015, at Oakey's North Chapel. Preacher Jimmy Goad will officiate. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237. on February 17, 2015.¹

     Julia Elsie Unknown was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on December 3, 1894 at Virginia.^1,2 As of circa 1915,her married name was Stapleton.⁴ She married Charles William Stapleton, son of Arthur William Stapleton and Ollie John Goode, circa 1915.^4,3 Julia Elsie Unknown died on April 1, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 98.^2,3 She STAPLETON, Julia Elsie, 98, of Roanoke, died April 1, 1993. She was the widow of Charles W. Stapleton and was a longtime member of Christ Lutheran Church. Surviving is a daughter and son-in-law, Miriam S. and Andrew M. Harvey Jr; one sister, Mrs. Louise Johnson; one granddaughter, Julia Harvey Sellers; one grandson, Andrew M. Harvey III, all of Roanoke; four great-granddaughters, a number of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted in Evergreen Burial Park at 3 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. Linda S. Mitchell will officiate. Friends may call at Oakey's South Chapel from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. on April 3, 1993.³