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     Donald Howard Newcomb was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.⁴ He was born on October 20, 1935 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^2,3 He died on December 29, 1935 at Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³

     Mary Sue Bordeaux was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² She Sue B. Newcomb, age 87, passed away Friday September 16, 2022 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Sue was born August 2, 1935 in Elizabethtown North Carolina to the late Alston A. and Elana E. Suggs Bordeaux. She lived her early years in Elizabethtown and eventually went to Fayetteville where she attended Elon College. Sue met her husband, Richard at a Baptist church. They spent a couple of years in France and eventually moved to Roanoke, Virginia where they spent a year and a half before moving to Pearisburg, Virginia then Peterstown, West Virginia before settling back down in Roanoke. Sue was a lady who loved the Lord and had a strong faith in Jesus that led her life’s path. She was a member of Hollins Road Baptist Church. She worshiped the Lord daily. She was a secretary for a medical doctor in Fayetteville North Carolina and worked at Sears as an accountant and a homemaker. Sue was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed being with her family especially her children and grandchildren, sewing, plants and flowers. In addition to her parents, Sue is preceded in death by her son, Carl Channing Newcomb, 3 sisters and 8 brothers. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Richard Madison Newcomb; brothers, Robert C. Bordeaux, Demette Gordon Bordeaux: children: Susan Newcomb Conner, Richard Newcomb Jr., Gloria Newcomb Brown, Keith Newcomb, Chris Newcomb, and Beverly Moore; grandchildren: Theresa Tucker, Aaron Conner, Michael Conner, Alzado Brown, Kaily Martinod, Preston Newcomb, Austen Smith, Zoe Egesdal, and Sarah Moore; great-grandchildren: Charlotte Tucker, Randolph “Tre” Tucker, Brixley Brown, Ezra Martinod, and Elliott Smith. Burial service will be at Godwin Cemetery, 152 S Church Street in Fincastle with Pastor Mark Washington officiating.² She was born on August 2, 1935 at Elizabethtown, Bladen Co., North Carolina.² As of August 11, 1956,her married name was Newcomb.¹ She married Richard Madison Newcomb Sr., son of Marshall Stuart Newcomb and Ethel Alwildy Hutchinson, on August 11, 1956 at Warren Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Mary Sue Bordeaux died on September 16, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.²

     Carl Channing Newcomb was buried at Godwin Cemetery, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.² He Carl Channing Newcomb, 58, passed away at his home on June 4, 2022 due to a tragic accident. Carl was born April 13, 1964 to his parents Richard and Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. He was raised in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from Northside High School. Carl later graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1986 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. While there, he was a member of the ROTC and continued to obtain the rank of Captain in the Army Reserve. Carl is survived by his parents; his older siblings Susan Awilda Connor, Richard Madison Newcomb, Gloria Jill Newcomb Brown, and Keith Lyle Newcomb; his younger siblings Chris Elliot Newcomb, and Beverly Kay Moore, and his son Preston Madison Newcomb. Carl was a man who felt God’s love and followed his faith in everything he did. He was a generous and caring person to everyone he met. He was a member of Laurel Hill Baptist church where he greeted the members every Sunday, enjoyed fellowship, and helped with church projects. Carl was a loving father who enjoyed time with his son who shared his interest in auto repair. A private burial with full military honors will be held at Godwin Cemetery Fincastle, VA.² He was born on April 13, 1964 at Giles Co., Virginia.^2,3,4 He married Elizabeth Anne Wildey on February 11, 1990 at Hampton, Virginia.⁴ Carl Channing Newcomb married Amber Lee Purdy on January 2, 2010 at Albemarle Co., Virginia.⁴ Carl Channing Newcomb died on June 4, 2022 at Virginia at age 58.²

     Richard Madison Newcomb Jr. was buried at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park, 3732 Breckenridge Mill Road, Fincastle, Botetourt Co., Virginia.³ He Richard Madison Newcomb Jr., age 64 of Botetourt, passed away at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital Sunday, November 20, 2022 from complications of a stroke. Richard was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina October 30, 1958 and lived in Botetourt since 1995. He was the son of Richard M. Newcomb Sr. and the late Mary Sue Bordeaux Newcomb. Richard was employed with Rowe Furniture (Salem Frame) for 38 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his vegetable garden. In addition to his mother, Richard was preceded in death by his brother Carl Newcomb and step-son, David Denny. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Daisy Barger Newcomb; brothers: Chris (Michelle) Newcomb, Keith L. Newcomb of California; sisters: Beverly K. Moore, Susan N. (Dean) Connor, and Gloria Newcomb Brown (Lance Brown); friends: Shaun McBrayer, Eric Daniels, Tom Wilkerson, Carol Keith, Dale Reynolds, Mary and Sheldon Horne, and Sandra Clarkson. A committal service will be at Pleasant Dale Memorial Park.³ He was born on October 30, 1958 at Fayetteville, Cumberland Co., North Carolina.³ He married Daisy Barger circa 1996.³ Richard Madison Newcomb Jr. died on November 20, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.³

     Mary Alice Taylor was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.⁷ She was born on December 1, 1861 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,7 As of January 24, 1884,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married William Ballard Elmore, son of James Hiram Elmore and Elizabeth Eleanor Jones, on January 24, 1884 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,6 Mary Alice Taylor died on June 16, 1888 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 26.^7,2

     Phoebe F. Taylor was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.² She was born on February 22, 1855 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of January 24, 1876,her married name was Elmore.¹ She married Fleming Wade Elmore, son of James Hiram Elmore and Elizabeth Eleanor Jones, on January 24, 1876 at Craig Co., Virginia.¹ Phoebe F. Taylor died on October 25, 1921 at Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 66.²

     William Bee Elmore was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He was born on November 21, 1876 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^5,3,4 He married Theodocia Imojeanne "Docia" Palmer on July 4, 1900 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,6 William Bee Elmore died on June 28, 1949 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 72.^3,4 He William Bee Elmore, 72, of near Oakvale, died suddenly yesterday evening at 7:30 o’clock at Memorial hospital, Princeton. Mr. Elmore was a well-known pioneer farmer of this section. He spent his entire life in this area and was well known. He was born November 21, 1876, near Princeton, the son of the late S. W. and Phoebe Taylor Elmore. Mr. Elmore's wife preceded him in death in 1940. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Billie Whittaker of near Oakvale; Mrs. Tony Swim of Princeton; Mrs. C. A. White of Northfork; Mrs. George Goin of Bramwell; Wade Lee Elmore of Oakvale; and Clarence H. and Joe Elmore, both of Bluefield. Mr. Elmore is also survived by the following the following brothers and sisters: George Elmore, Grover Elmore and Bert Elmore all of Princeton; Wade Elmore of Oakvale; and Mrs. B. F. Palmer of Hinton. The deceased was a member of the Mt. Horeb Methodist church and the IOOF. Mr. Elmore’s death cane unexpectedly. He had read the afternoon paper just prior to being rushed to the hospital where he died shortly after arival. on June 29, 1949.⁴

     Bert Hamilton Elmore was buried at Elmore Cemetery, Deerfield Lane, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,1,9 His Social Security Number was 235-50-4919.³ He was born on February 7, 1880 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{6,1,2,3,11,4,9} He married Hattie Frances Oney on October 22, 1904 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,2,12 Bert Hamilton Elmore married Mary Lou Fouse on March 7, 1936 at Matoaka, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^13,9,14,15 Bert Hamilton Elmore died on March 22, 1960 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.^2,1,9 He Bert Elmore, 80, of the Princeton-Now Hope Road, died Tuesday at 7 a.m. in Princeton Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Princeton on February 7, 1880, he was a son of the late Flennon W. and Phoebe Taylor Elmore. His first wife, Mrs. Hattie Oney Elmore, preceded him in death. He was a member of Mount Horeb Methiodist Church. Survivors include his second wife, Mrs. Mary Lou Fouse Elmore; two sons, Ben Elmore, Speedway, and Garland Elmore of Athens; five daughters, Mrs. Howard Brown, MacArthur, Mrs. Hallie McKinney, Matoka, Mrs. Mabel Treolo, Maybeury, Mrs. Wade Reed, Newport News, Va., and Mrs. Hazel Davis of Princeton; two stepsons, Floyd Hensley, Spanishburg, and E. F. Hensley of Princeton; and two brothers, Wade and Grover Elmore, of Princeton. Burial in the Elmore Cemetery near Princeton. on March 23, 1960.⁹