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     Her Social Security Number was 231-62-6294.⁴ Rhoda Lee Hall was born on February 2, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The SSDI has a birth date of Feb 2, 1882.^3,5,4 She married Joseph Fleming Poff, son of Fleming Henry Poff and Martha Frances Bird, on January 6, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.³ As of January 6, 1898,her married name was Poff. As of August 3, 1909,her married name was Akers.⁶ Rhoda Lee Hall married William Lee "Rip" Akers on August 3, 1909 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,6 Rhoda Lee Hall died in August, 1975 at age 94.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 227-46-6870.⁵ Lula Sonya Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^6,1,7,8 She was born on September 19, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,2,6,1,8 She married William Archer "Arch" Poff, son of Charles Ballard "Ballard" Poff and Elmira Isabelle Conner, on March 10, 1918 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,8 Lula Sonya Poff died on August 11, 1987 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.^6,1,8 She Mrs. Lula Sonya Poff, died August 11, 1987 at Lewis-Gale Hospital. She was a member of the Nineth Street Church of the Brethren for over 50 years. She was born in Floyd County. Mrs. Poff is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Melvin G. (Norma) Wiseman, Roanoke; Mrs. Steve E. (Bonnie) Chewing, Sr., Salem; and Mrs. Charles D. (Gladys) Parker, Orlando, Fl; also surviving is a half brother, Ralph Akers, Roanoke; a half-sister, Mrs. Marie Harrison, Portsmouth; a dear friend, Mrs. Beatrice Altis, Roanoke; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday August 14, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ned. Crumpacker officiating. Interment will be in Sherwood Cemetery. Visitation will be at all times Thursday at the funeral home. on August 13, 1987.¹

     William Blair Poff Sr. was buried at Mountain View Memorial Park (also known as Mountain View Burial Park), 5970 Grassy Hill Road, Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,3 He was born on May 17, 1905 at West Virginia.^5,3 He married Virginia Lee "Virgie" Wood on October 23, 1926 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia. William Blair Poff Sr. died on July 8, 1967 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 62.³

     His Social Security Number was 300-10-2283.⁶ Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, Greenville Co., South Carolina.⁷ He was born on September 23, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 He married Ida Oakey Custer, daughter of Joseph Harden Custer and Tabitha Frances Conner, on June 29, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Edward Downs "Ed" "Eddie" Howery died on November 9, 1981 at Greenville, South Carolina, at age 80.² He Ed Downs Howery, age 80, formerly of Floyd County, died Wednesday, November 9, 1981, in Greenville. Surviving are his wife, Ida Custer Howery; daughters, Mrs. Clyde Scott, Mrs. Roy Greene, both of Greenville, South Carolina; Mrs. James Shearon of Richmond, Virginia; sisters, Mrs. Dorris VanWely, Greenville, South Carolina, Mrs. J. W. Hale and Mrs. Ethel Wallace, both of Dayton, Ohio. on December 17, 1981.²

     Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff was born circa 1801 at Montgomery (now Floyd) Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married William R. "Billy Strong" Conner, son of Jonathan Conner and Sarah "Sally" Reed, on June 9, 1822 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,1 As of June 9, 1822,her married name was Conner. Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Poff died on December 30, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4286.⁸ Harding Coolidge Houchins was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^2,5 He was born on January 7, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,6,7,9 He married Flora Rlee Blankenship, daughter of Giles Elery Blankenship and Trudy Agnes Conner, on November 23, 1950 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,4 Harding Coolidge Houchins died on June 22, 1998 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74.^8,2,9,10 He HOUCHINS, Harding C., 74, of Roanoke, passed away Monday, June 22, 1998. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, and attended Roanoke Primitive Baptist Church. He was retired from Kennard-Pace Company with 45 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Rlee Blankenship Houchins of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, David S. and Jo Ann Houchins of Forest, Philip H. and Robin Houchins of Crozier; three granddaughters and two grandsons, Joyce and Jennifer Houchins of Forest, Sam, Ben and Sarah Houchins from Crozier; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Catherine Houchins, Nellie and Elder Noel Conner, Virginia and Frank Fisher of Roanoke, one brother and sister-in-law, Jabe and Arlene Houchins of Christiansburg; two sisters-in-law, Lucy (Charles) Houchins of Seal Beach, Calif., Ruby (W. G., Jr.) Houchins of Salem; several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Benny Fisher of Roanoke. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on June 23, 1998.²

     Robin Kay Allen was buried at Sigmon-Allen Cemetery, Ferrum, Franklin Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on January 11, 1966 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 She died on February 4, 1982 at Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 16; Killed in an automobile accident.^2,3

     James Charles Rogers Sr. was born on December 30, 1932 at Sebring, Highlands Co., Florida.^2,3 He married Roberta Jane Conner, daughter of Elmer Edgar Conner and Genia Johnson "Jean" McGhee, on November 24, 1956 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,4,2 James Charles Rogers Sr. died on July 18, 2016 at Virginia at age 83.³ He James Charles Rogers Sr., 83, of Cloverdale, Va., went home to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, July 18, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born on December 30, 1932, in Sebring, Fla. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gertrude; and granddaughter, Maleah Rogers. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Roberta Rogers, who stood by side every step of the way as he fought his illness; his brother, Carlton and wife, Audry; children, Renee Ayres (Scott), Lynette Smith (Gary) and James Rogers (Rhonda). J.C. loved spending time his grandchildren, Sarah, Clay, Nikki, Courtney, Ashley, Cody, Conner and Alexandra. He was blessed to see the birth of three great-grandchildren, Grayson, Riley and Madilyn. J.C. was a lifetime member of Cloverdale Church of the Brethren, where he was active as a Deacon, served on the Commission of Stewards and Properties and ushered. After retiring, he and Roberta completed over 20 disaster ministry trips, as well as, eight service projects in Jamaica. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Clement Elechi and nurse, Mary Martin, our church family, and a heartfelt thanks to Lynette for daytime love and friends care and to Ashley and Jacob for evening support. on July 20, 2016.³

     Anna Mary "Annie" Spangler was buried at Red Oak Grove Cemetery, Floyd Co., Virginia.⁵ She was born on January 13, 1852 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 She married Dillard Wise Sowers, son of Joseph Dawson Sowers and Julia Ann Slusher, on February 8, 1881 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of February 8, 1881,her married name was Sowers. Anna Mary "Annie" Spangler died on January 3, 1925 at age 72.^6,7

     William H. Spangler was buried at Pine Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Rt. 682, 0.6 miles north of Rt. 221, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,2 He was born on July 11, 1824 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,2 He married Hannah J. Sowers, daughter of John Sowers and Sarah "Sally" Phares, on July 25, 1844 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 William H. Spangler died on September 10, 1857 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 33.^3,2