Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin1,2,3

M, b. January 9, 1912, d. March 22, 1998
     Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin was buried at Henry Memorial Park, 8443 Virginia Avenue, Oak Level, Henry Co., Virginia.4 His Social Security Number was 223-12-1023.5 He was born on January 9, 1912 at Henry Co., Virginia.1,5,3,4 He married Alma Ernestine Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6,7 Glendon Travis "Bud" "Glen" Franklin died on March 22, 1998 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 86.5,4

Family

Alma Ernestine Poff b. November 5, 1916, d. April 5, 1995
Marriage*He married Alma Ernestine Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on August 21, 1937 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,2,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S116] Floyd Press, From the Horace Hall Poff obituary in the Feb 6, 1958 edition.
  3. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  4. [S2776] Henry Memorial Park, Henry Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=padgett&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=48&GScnty=2846&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=23415376&CRid=50595&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Ernestine Poff Franklin obituary in the Apr 6, 1995 edition.
  7. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Shurley Stultz Thomas

M, b. December 27, 1919, d. April 11, 1996
FatherMarcus Thomas1
MotherMinnie Shively1
     Shurley Stultz Thomas was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia. He was born on December 27, 1919 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.1 He married Blondine Virginia Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.2,3,4 Shurley Stultz Thomas died on April 11, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 76.

Occupation

Mail carrier and florist worker

Family

Blondine Virginia Poff b. May 5, 1922, d. October 10, 2004
Marriage*Shurley Stultz Thomas married Blondine Virginia Poff, daughter of Horace Hall Poff and Alma Mae Boone, on December 5, 1942 at Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts.2,3,4 
Children
  • Judy Lynn Thomas1,2,5
  • Danny Stultz Thomas1,2,5

Citations

  1. [S18] James R. & Sebert L. Sisson, Descendants of the Ludlow B. Sisson Family, Third Edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, from the Blondine Poff Thomas obituary in the Oct 12, 2004 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From an unidentified funeral home pamphlet for J. Lynwood Poff.
  4. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  5. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Kathleen Alice Bell1,2,3,4

F, b. December 24, 1920
FatherEldridge Stephen "Steve" Bell Sr.5,1,2,3,6,4,7 b. October 22, 1894, d. January 27, 1988
MotherKate M. Prillaman5,1,3,6,4,7 b. March 26, 1896, d. November 17, 1966
     Kathleen Alice Bell was born on December 24, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.8 As of June 21, 1945,her married name was Plyler.4 She married Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. on June 21, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.4 As of January 16, 1982,her married name was Brandon.4 Kathleen Alice Bell married Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon on January 16, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4 Kathleen Alice Bell and Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon were divorced on November 27, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.9

Census Records

1930Dwelling 73, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 118, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. b. April 9, 1920, d. January 18, 1965
Marriage*Kathleen Alice Bell married Joseph Harold Plyler Jr. on June 21, 1945 at Richmond, Virginia.4 
Children
  • Gracelyn Kay Plyler4
  • Sherrie Kathleen Plyler4

Family 2

Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon b. December 8, 1916, d. July 5, 1991
Marriage*Kathleen Alice Bell married Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon on January 16, 1982 at Henrico Co., Virginia.4 
Divorce* Kathleen Alice Bell and Adolph Henry "Dutch" Brandon were divorced on November 27, 1985 at Richmond, Virginia.9 

Citations

  1. [S297] Ellen Stanley Rogers & Norris Prillaman Miller, The Prillaman Family, Descendants of Jacob Prillaman.
  2. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Bell-Plyer wedding announcement in a local paper.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, Funeral pamphlet for Kate Prillaman Bell.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leslie Pierce Bell obituary in the Apr 21, 1964 edition.
  8. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  9. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.

William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 13, 1935, d. February 11, 2017
FatherJacob Howard Gray5,3,4 b. June 17, 1889, d. January 7, 1966
MotherAudrey Helen Poff5,3,4 b. February 10, 1894, d. December 15, 1937
     William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. was born on July 13, 1935 at Virginia.6 He married Yvonne Matilda Hale, daughter of Erby B. Hale and Ella Nora Duncan, on February 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7 William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. married Doris Hill on September 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. died on February 11, 2017 at Virginia at age 81.4 He William Benford (Ben) Gray, 81, of Roanoke, Va., and Louisville, Ky., passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Kindred Hospital with his family by his side. He founded Allied-Central Distributing in 1978 and was the owner/operator. Ben was a member of the Free Masons, the KOSAIR Shrine, Scottish Rite, and the Marine Corp League. He was also a United States Navy Veteran. Ben was preceded in death by his first wife, Yonne Gray; and parents, Jacob Howard and Ardrey Gray. He is survived by his wife, Doris Gray; son, Bill Gray (Heather); and grandchildren, Regan, Jake and Kaylee. His Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 12900 Shelbyville Road, East Louisville, KY 40243. Visitation will be held from 2 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at the Ratterman Funeral Home in Louisville, Ky. Courtesy obituary by Oakey's South Chapel. on February 15, 2017.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 133, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia5

Family 1

Yvonne Matilda Hale b. July 31, 1938, d. January 16, 2010
Marriage*William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. married Yvonne Matilda Hale, daughter of Erby B. Hale and Ella Nora Duncan, on February 21, 1957 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,7 
Child
  • William Benford "Bill" Gray Jr.2,4

Family 2

Doris Hill
Marriage*William Benford "Ben" Gray Sr. married Doris Hill on September 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Barbara Gene Hale Hubbard obituary in the Dec 29, 2009 edition.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Yvonne H. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 2010 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the William Benford Gray obituary in the Feb 15, 2017 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3] Mary Conner Williams, "Conner Family Researcher Mary Conner Williams," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, 2001-2005.
  7. [S4167] Horne Funeral Service, online http://hornefuneralservice.com/horne1/hornemain.html, From the Nathan Edward Hale obituary.

Orris Wayne Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. January 30, 1915, d. March 14, 1982
FatherJacob Howard Gray2,1,3,5 b. June 17, 1889, d. January 7, 1966
MotherAudrey Helen Poff1,2,3,5 b. February 10, 1894, d. December 15, 1937
     His Social Security Number was 226-16-5383.6 Orris Wayne Gray was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.7,5 He was born on January 30, 1915 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Dec 30, 1915.6,1,5 He married Neta Dale DeWitt, daughter of James Strickler DeWitt and Eunice Elvia Furrow, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 Orris Wayne Gray died on March 14, 1982 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.7,5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 88, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 52, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 134, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1940Farm truck driver8

Family

Neta Dale DeWitt b. July 4, 1914, d. August 9, 1996
Marriage*Orris Wayne Gray married Neta Dale DeWitt, daughter of James Strickler DeWitt and Eunice Elvia Furrow, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7 
Child
  • James Gary Gray4,9

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Neta Dale DeWitt1

F, b. July 4, 1914, d. August 9, 1996
FatherJames Strickler DeWitt2,1,3,4 b. October 9, 1886, d. February 22, 1966
MotherEunice Elvia Furrow2,1,3,4 b. June 11, 1892, d. June 13, 1993
     Her Social Security Number was 226-26-8517.5 Neta Dale DeWitt was buried at Restvale Cemetery, Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.6,7 She was born on July 4, 1914 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,6,1 She married Orris Wayne Gray, son of Jacob Howard Gray and Audrey Helen Poff, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 As of September 7, 1939,her married name was Gray. Neta Dale DeWitt died on August 9, 1996 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.5,6,7 She GRAY, Neta DeWitt, 82, of Copper Hill, passed away Friday, August 9, 1996, in a Salem hospital. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jean M. Gray, Copper Hill; granddaughter, Katie Sue Gray, Copper Hill; grandson, J. Zachariah Gray, Copper Hill. Funeral services will be Monday, August 12, 1996, at 11 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Elder Lane Carter officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery, Copper Hill. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday at Gardner Funeral home, where the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flow ers donations may be made to the Floyd County Rescue Squad. on August 10, 1996.7

Census Records

1920Dwelling 84, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 75, District 12, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 134, District 32-13, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia8

Family

Orris Wayne Gray b. January 30, 1915, d. March 14, 1982
Marriage*Neta Dale DeWitt married Orris Wayne Gray, son of Jacob Howard Gray and Audrey Helen Poff, on September 7, 1939 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S12] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 5, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  2. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Eunice Furrow DeWitt obituary in the Jun 14, 1993 edition.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S104] Billy and Juanita Grice, Cemeteries in Floyd County.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Neta DeWitt Gray obituary in the Aug 10, 1996 edition.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Hazel Bell Fowler1,2

F, b. August 7, 1896, d. October 20, 1967
     Hazel Bell Fowler was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 She was born on August 7, 1896 at Jersey City, Hudson Co., New Jersey.1,2 She married Joseph Byron Poff, son of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on January 26, 1919.1,2 As of January 26, 1919,her married name was Poff. Hazel Bell Fowler died on October 20, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 71.1,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 145, District 102, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 703, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph Byron Poff b. May 27, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
Marriage*Hazel Bell Fowler married Joseph Byron Poff, son of Joseph Johnson Poff and Miriam Ella Kropff, on January 26, 1919.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff McLain obituary in the Mar 13, 2022 edition.

Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff1,2

F, b. January 17, 1920, d. July 15, 2005
FatherJoseph Byron Poff3,4,2,5 b. May 27, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
MotherHazel Bell Fowler3,4,2,5 b. August 7, 1896, d. October 20, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 226-14-3817.6 Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff was born on January 17, 1920 at Floyd Co., Virginia.1,7,6 She married Leon Stiglich on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,2,8 As of November 9, 1944,her married name was Stiglich.2 Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff died on July 15, 2005 at Botetourt Co., Virginia, at age 85.1,6,9 She Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich, 85, passed away, July 15, 2005. She was born on January 17, 1920. "Myra" was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII, serving in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Leon, deceased in Vietnam. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Leon Stiglich; daughter, Linda Jo Yowell; son, James Byron and wife, Renee; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Jospeh Poff, Jr., and wife, Jean; sisters, Juanita "Teena" McLain, Sue Watson, Betty Francisco and husband, Cecil; and a number of nieces, nephews, and other member of her family. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 18, 2005 at 1 p.m. at Lotz Salem Chapel with Mr. John Foster officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, SW, Roanoke, Va., 24018. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Salem.
on July 17, 2005.1

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia3
1940Dwelling 703, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia4

Family

Leon Stiglich b. June 28, 1922, d. August 17, 2007
Marriage*Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff married Leon Stiglich on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich obituary in the Jul 17, 2005 edition.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff McLain obituary in the Mar 13, 2022 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leon Stiglich obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.
  9. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr.1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 17, 1922, d. July 12, 2011
FatherJoseph Byron Poff1,6,4,5 b. May 27, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
MotherHazel Bell Fowler1,6,4,5 b. August 7, 1896, d. October 20, 1967
     Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.3 He married Ann Gaffney.2,7 Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. was born on September 17, 1922 at Virginia.2,8 He married Ida Jean Rowland on September 4, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. died on July 12, 2011 at Virginia at age 88.3 He Joseph Byron Poff Jr., USN Ret., 88, of Roanoke, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 12, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Theresa Turner; his first wife, Ann Poff; and two sisters, Myra Stiglich and Frances McGraw. He was a member of the Troutville Lions Club. Mr. Poff retired from the Navy life he loved after 21 years of service. At the time of his retirement he had attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Following his retirement from the Navy, he was employed by General Electric retiring after 21 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post #248, VFW Post #484, and the Fleet Reserve Association. Surviving are his wife, Jean Poff; children, Ann "Nancy" Dooley and husband, Eric, of Philomont, Va., the Rev. Leonard Southern and wife, Kathy, of Salem, Keith Southern and wife, Lynn, of Danville, Jeannie S. Dillon and husband, Lenny, of Panama City, Panama, Don M. Southern and wife, Angela, of Fredericksburg; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Sue Watson, of Troutville, Juanita McLain, of Roanoke, and Betty Francisco and husband, Cecil, Salem. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Music Ministry at Melrose Baptist Church or to Fort Lewis Baptist Church. Funeral services will be conducted noon Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Melrose Baptist Church 3520 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Larry Sprouse and the Rev. Leonard Southern. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home, 540-366-0707. on July 15, 2011.3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 703, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family 1

Ann Gaffney b. September 22, 1927, d. March 14, 1980
Marriage*Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. married Ann Gaffney.2,7 
Children

Family 2

Ida Jean Rowland
Marriage*Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. married Ida Jean Rowland on September 4, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia.4 

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Byron Poff, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2011 edition.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff McLain obituary in the Mar 13, 2022 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S1972] Comp. Merlin Data Publishing Corporation, U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theresa Poff Turner obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.

Frances Lee Poff1,2,3

F, b. December 22, 1924, d. August 9, 1977
FatherJoseph Byron Poff4,1,5,2,6 b. May 27, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
MotherHazel Bell Fowler4,1,5,2,6 b. August 7, 1896, d. October 20, 1967
     Her Social Security Number was 223-30-5436.7 Frances Lee Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3 She was born on December 22, 1924 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,7,3 As of December 5, 1947,her married name was McGraw.2 She married Jessie Rudolph McGraw on December 5, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 Frances Lee Poff died on August 9, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.1,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 703, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia5

Family

Jessie Rudolph McGraw b. July 6, 1928, d. November 26, 1969
Marriage*Frances Lee Poff married Jessie Rudolph McGraw on December 5, 1947 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3 
Children
  • Robert Anthony McGraw1,2
  • Steven Alan McGraw1,2

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff McLain obituary in the Mar 13, 2022 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff1,2,3,4

F, b. November 28, 1927, d. March 9, 2022
FatherJoseph Byron Poff5,2,6,3,4 b. May 27, 1896, d. December 19, 1976
MotherHazel Bell Fowler5,2,6,3,4 b. August 7, 1896, d. October 20, 1967
     Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.4 She was born on November 28, 1927 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,3 She married John Thomas McLain Jr. on April 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 As of April 9, 1947,her married name was McLain. Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff died on March 9, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 94.4 She Juanita "Teena" Poff McLain, November 28, 1927 - March 9, 2022. Juanita "Teena" Poff McLain, 94, of Roanoke, passed away at her residence on March 9, 2022. A native of Virginia, she was the wife of the late John Thomas McLain Jr. and the daughter of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Fowler Poff, both deceased. She was a founding member of Connley Memorial Baptist Church. Teena enjoyed traveling, crocheting, and was an avid bowler. She was a member of the Antique Automotive Club. She is survived by three children, Dianne Scartz and husband, Ray, Pat Hogan and husband, Robert, and John T. McLain, III and wife, Monica; four grandchildren, Shannon Hodges and husband, Jeff, Christy Hogan, Riley McLain, and Jack McLain; three great-grandchildren, Gage Chisom and wife, Amber, Andrew Mayo, and Lindsey Hogan; two great great-grandchildren, Alivia Chisom and Averie Chisom; two sisters, Sue Watson and Betty Francisco; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Myra Stiglich and Frances McGraw; and one brother, Joseph Byron Poff, Jr. The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, from 10 until 11 a.m. A funeral service will follow in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Carillion Home Health and Heartland Hospice for their loving care. on March 13, 2022.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 126, District 2, Big Lick, Roanoke Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 703, District 81-21, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia6

Family

John Thomas McLain Jr. b. September 3, 1924, d. May 2, 1990
Marriage*Juanita Bell/Belle "Teena" Poff married John Thomas McLain Jr. on April 9, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children
  • Hazel Dianne McLain2,7,3,4
  • Patricia Lynn McLain2,7,3,4
  • John Thomas McLain III2,7,4

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich obituary in the Jul 17, 2005 edition.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Juanita Poff McLain obituary in the Mar 13, 2022 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the John Thomas McClain, Jr. obituary in the May 4, 1990 edition.

Leon Stiglich1,2,3

M, b. June 28, 1922, d. August 17, 2007
     Leon Stiglich was born on June 28, 1922 at Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan.1,2,3 He married Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff, daughter of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Bell Fowler, on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 Leon Stiglich died on August 17, 2007 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 85.5,3 He Leon Stiglich, a resident of Troutville for 55 years, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2007 at the VA Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1922 to the late Blaz and Anna Malnar Stiglich in Michigan. Leon Stiglich was a WW II Veteran and a recipient of a Purple Heart, who was retired from N & W Railroad. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael, who died in Vietnam in 1969; his wife of 60 years, Myra Poff, in 2005; and two brothers, Robert and Anthony Stiglich. He is survived by his wife of one year, Ann; a daughter, Linda Wigington and husband, Randy; grandchildren, Scott Fenton, Jennifer Russell, Beth Yowell, and Kevin Yowell; son, Jim Stiglich and wife, Renee; and grandson, Bryan Stiglich; great-grandsons, Caleb, Jake and Luke Russell; brothers, William and Roy Stiglich; sisters, Betty Cassin and Marian Smith; and a host of other nieces and nephews and friends. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1 p.m. at St., Mark United Methodist Church in Daleville. Burial is to be private. Funeral arrangements by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road, 562-1182. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a favorite veteran charity organization. on August 24, 2007.3

Family

Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff b. January 17, 1920, d. July 15, 2005
Marriage*He married Miriam Rose "Myra" Poff, daughter of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Bell Fowler, on November 9, 1944 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.4,1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leon Stiglich obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich obituary in the Jul 17, 2005 edition.
  5. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Michael Leon Stiglich1,2,3,4

M, b. March 5, 1946, d. October 8, 1969
FatherLeon Stiglich1,2,5 b. June 28, 1922, d. August 17, 2007
MotherMiriam Rose "Myra" Poff1,2,5 b. January 17, 1920, d. July 15, 2005
     Michael Leon Stiglich was born on March 5, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,4 He died on October 8, 1969 at Vietnam at age 23.1,3

Citations

  1. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Miriam Rose Poff Stiglich obituary in the Jul 17, 2005 edition.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S4355] National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Vietnam War Military Casualties, 1956-1998.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Leon Stiglich obituary in the Aug 24, 2007 edition.

Ann Gaffney1

F, b. September 22, 1927, d. March 14, 1980
     Ann Gaffney married Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr., son of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Bell Fowler.2,1 Ann Gaffney was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.1 Her married name was Poff. She was born on September 22, 1927 at New Jersey.1 She died on March 14, 1980 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 52.1

Family

Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr. b. September 17, 1922, d. July 12, 2011
Marriage*She married Joseph Byron "Joe" Poff Jr., son of Joseph Byron Poff and Hazel Bell Fowler.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  2. [S657] George Pauff - Anna Merchant, online http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~poff/f0637.htm
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Joseph Byron Poff, Jr. obituary in the Jul 15, 2011 edition.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Theresa Poff Turner obituary in the Feb 28, 2004 edition.