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     Allen Jackson "Jack" Cromer was buried at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 2880 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.² He was born on February 21, 1928 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,2 He married Zetta Mae Poff, daughter of James Christopher Poff and Emma Mae Freeman, on June 2, 1950 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2,3 Allen Jackson "Jack" Cromer died on August 19, 2012 at Blacksburg, Virginia, at age 84.^4,2 He Allen Jackson (Jack) Cromer, 84, of Jennelle Road, Blacksburg, departed this life Sunday evening, August 19, 2012, at his home in the loving care of his family. Born in Montgomery County on February 21, 1928, he was a son of the late Charles Edward and Lillie May Carter Cromer. He was self-employed in the home construction industry, and could do all phases of the work, operating C & J Construction. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters and numerous other relatives. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 62 years, Zetta Poff Cromer; his son and daughter-in-law, Ricky Bruce and Marjorie Kaye Cromer, of Christiansburg; his daughters and sons-in-law, Joy and Bruce Jarels, of Blacksburg, Jean and Gary Songer, of Blacksburg, Tonya Kay Cromer, of Blacksburg; his eight grandchildren, his 16 great-grandchildren, his six great-great-grandchildren, and a host of friends and other relatives. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012, in the Parrott Church of God at Parrott with Pastor Kenneth Alley and Pastor Dewey Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Christiansburg. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the services. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. on August 23, 2012.²

     Dorothy Marie Matherly was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, 5555 Lee Highway, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 9, 1933 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^3,2 She married James Howard "Jimmy" Poff, son of James Christopher Poff and Emma Mae Freeman, on December 24, 1964 at Radford, Virginia.^1,2 As of December 24, 1964,her married name was Poff.² Dorothy Marie Matherly died on July 12, 2012 at Radford, Virginia, at age 78.^1,3 She Dorothy Marie Poff, 78, passed away at her home in Radford on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was retired from Inland Motors. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Poff. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Jeff Heath of Webster, Texas and Monica and Joey Melton, of Graycourt, S.C; four brothers and sisters-in-law Bill and Donna Matherly, Roy Matherly, George and Peggy Matherly and Willard Matherly, all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with John LeMasters officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Carilion Hospice, 700 Randolph St, Suite 210, Radford, VA 24141. The Poff family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. on July 14, 2012.¹

     Ulysses A. "Junior" Satterfield married Doris Jean Poff, daughter of James Christopher Poff and Emma Mae Freeman. His Social Security Number was 248-68-8322.² Ulysses A. "Junior" Satterfield was born on July 17, 1942.² He died on January 3, 1997 at age 54.²

     Lumie Clyde Phillips was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Virginia Pvt. 1 Cl. 31 Inf."¹ He was born on December 26, 1900 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 He married Arlie Ada Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on December 27, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Lumie Clyde Phillips died on July 13, 1942 at age 41.¹

     David Thomas "Tom" Short was born circa 1896 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² He married Arlie Ada Poff, daughter of John Floyd Poff and Nora Emma Alderman, on April 3, 1965 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2

     Charles Ralph Phillips was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Cpl. U.S. Army Korea."^4,1 His Social Security Number was 233-32-0563.⁵ He married Doris Dickerson. Charles Ralph Phillips married Erma Jewell. Charles Ralph Phillips was born on November 10, 1925 at Virginia.^4,5 He died on October 24, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^4,1,5 He Charles Ralph Phillips, 64, of 616 Delaware St., Salem, and formerly of Floyd, died Wednesday, October 24, 1990, at the VA Medical Center in Salem. Surviving are one daughter, Rebecca Jean Harlow, Salem; two sons, Charles Richard Phillips, David Wayne Phillips, both of Salem; one brother, John Richard Phillips, Princeton, W. Va; one sister, Faye Slusher, Floyd; and eleven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Maberry Funeral home Chapel with the Rev. Leslie Perdue officiating. Burial will be in the Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at the Maberry Funeral Home. on October 25, 1990.¹

     Faye Aline Phillips was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 Her Social Security Number was 229-32-2131.⁶ She was born on July 10, 1927 at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona.^3,6,2 She married Arnold Bruce "Shorty" Slusher on August 17, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,7,1,2 As of August 17, 1946,her married name was Slusher. Faye Aline Phillips died on August 6, 2001 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 74.^6,1,8,2 She FLOYD- Faye Phillips Slusher, 74, passed away Monday, August 6, 2001 at her home. She was a member of Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren where she served as Deaconess and Sunday School teacher. Survivors include: her husband, Arnold B. Slusher, Floyd; sons and daughters-in-law, Terry Dale and Betty Harris Slusher, Forest, Michael Dean and Monica Kay Slusher, Riner; daughter and son-in-law, Gail Slusher and Roger Dale Tankersley, Floyd; grandsons, Jeremiah Branch Slusher, Jesse Brent Slusher, Zachary James Slusher; great-granddaughter, Victoria Destiny Slusher; six step great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, John Richard and Flora (Flo) Phillips, Bluefield, West Virginia. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with Reverend Stanley Hawkins and Reverend Marvin Hiner officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Branch Cemetery. The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Michael Barry, Carilion New River Valley Medical Unit and Gentle Shepherd Hospice. on August 9, 2001.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 227-56-5699.³ Zona Gail Phillips was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.² She was born on October 26, 1941 at Stollings, Logan Co., West Virginia.^3,1,2 As of July 1, 1960,her married name was Pleasants.² She married William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 Zona Gail Phillips died on January 30, 1982 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 40.^3,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-7931.⁶ Arnold Bruce "Shorty" Slusher was buried at Laurel Branch Cemetery (aka Goodykoontz Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,5 He was born on January 6, 1923 at Campbell Co., Virginia.^7,6,2,3,4,5 He married Faye Aline Phillips, daughter of Lumie Clyde Phillips and Arlie Ada Poff, on August 17, 1946 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1,8,5 Arnold Bruce "Shorty" Slusher died on March 2, 2002 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^6,1,4,5 He SLUSHER, Arnold Bruce, (Shorty), 79, of Floyd, passed from this life on Saturday, March 2, 2002, at his home. He was a World War II Veteran, a deacon at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren, founder of the Gospel Lights gospel music group, member of the Over the Hill Gang music group, which played in several local churches and nursing homes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Faye Phillips Slusher. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Betty Slusher, Michael and Kay Slusher; one daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Roger Tankersley; three grandsons, Jeremiah Slusher, Jesse Slusher, and Zachary Tankersley; one great-granddaughter, Victoria Slusher; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Price and Ruth Slusher; sister and brother-in-law, Glenna and Wilbur Weddle; sister, Joann Overstreet; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John Richard and Flo Phillips; sisters-in-law, Bobbie Slusher, Myrtle Slusher, and Dana Slusher. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at Laurel Branch Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Stanley Hawkins and the Rev. Marvin Hiner officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Branch Cemetery with Military Rites by Floyd V.F.W. Post #7854. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Maberry Funeral Home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Laurel Branch Church or The American Cancer Society. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Barry and staff and to Good Shepherd Hospice. on March 4, 2002.¹

     William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ He was born on July 3, 1937 at Covington, Alleghany Co., Virginia.^2,3,7 He married Zona Gail Phillips, daughter of Lumie Clyde Phillips and Arlie Ada Poff, on July 1, 1960 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants married Mary Lee Willis, daughter of Earnest Calvin Willis and Gertrude Irene Wilson, on May 23, 1985 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6,8,9,2 William Norbourne "Bill" Pleasants died on November 25, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.³ He On Monday afternoon, November 25, 2019, William Norbourne (Bill) Pleasants, 82, of Roanoke, Va., left his earthly home and entered his Heavenly home to join loved ones who have gone before him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Bill will be sorely missed! Born on July 3, 1937, in Covington, Va., he moved to Roanoke at an early age. As a youngster, Bill was a Boy Scout and also delivered newspapers. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School. Shortly after graduation, Bill served as a member of the National Guard for six years and was discharged in 1966. For most of his career he worked in sales, initially in office supplies. Bill then changed to hardware sales, retiring after almost 35 years from Brambleton Hardware, now Ace Hardware. He enjoyed his customers and coworkers, leading him to defer full retirement until age 80 ½! His customers thought just as highly of him as he did of them!!! A family man, Bill always put the needs of his family first and foremost. He loved spending time with everyone at birthday celebrations and holiday occasions and any other opportunities that came about. The little ones were the apple of his eye and they loved their Paw Paw! Crockett Springs Methodist Church in Shawsville welcomed Bill as a member many years ago. He remained active as long as his health permitted. Bill was an avid reader of Civil War and World War II history. He was also a sports enthusiast, including Richard Petty and his #43 car, The Boston Red Sox, and the Washington Redskins. He was also a loyal Virginia Tech Hokie! Surviving Bill is his loving family including his wife, Mary W. Pleasants; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon L. and John E. Michaels; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Crystal L. and Jimmy; great-grandchildren, Aria Z., P. Jayden and E. Lucas Noel; stepdaughters and stepson, Margaret Sisson, Melissa Foster and Tim Foster; sister, Faye Pleasants; and many other relative and friends. Bill was predeceased by his father, John W. Pleasants; mother, Myrle Pleasants Bush; stepfather, Lewis O. Bush; wife, Zona P. Pleasants; son, James W. Pleasants; brothers, Willard E. Shearin and Robert T. Pleasants; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Funeral Service will be conducted at noon on Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. on November 29, 2019.³

     Charles G. Poff was buried at Poff Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on November 13, 1907 at Virginia. He was born on November 13, 1907 at Virginia.

     Billy Clyde Weeks was buried at Willis Cemetery, atop a hill on south side of Rt. 772, Floyd Co., Virginia.² He was born on January 29, 1941 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² He married Annette Lea Poff, daughter of Henry Flemon Poff and Iris Emma Dickerson, on June 20, 1959 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 Billy Clyde Weeks died on April 26, 2006 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 65.² He Billy Clyde Weeks, 65, of Willis, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his home. He was born January 29, 1941 in Floyd County, Virginia, son of the late Elbert Julian and Minnie Hylton Weeks. He was also predeceased by his brother, James Elbert Weeks and a young brother, Henry. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Annette Poff Weeks; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dina Weeks; daughter and son-in-law, June and Danny Sutphin; three grandsons, Dylan, Logan, and Devan Weeks; three sisters and brother-in-law, Alberta Weeks, Pauline Repass, Peggy and Bobby Howell; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Janet Weeks, Johnny and Sue Weeks, and Ruth Weeks. Billy worked for many years at Skyline Ford, and he also enjoyed working with his brothers at Floyd Tire Center. When his illness forced an early retirement, he continued his love of woodcrafting and made several acoustic instruments through which the music of his spirit will linger on. He lived with a quiet strength and unselfishly gave of his time and talents to those he loved. A special thanks to Dr. Marcia Harris who helped Billy to fight his lengthy illness on his own terms. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phillip Bouknight and Pastor Roy Turpin officiating. Burial will follow in Willis Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, April 28, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Maberry Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice.
on April 28, 2006.²

     Curtis Eugene Poff was born on July 14, 1931 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ He died on December 16, 1944 at Elon, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 13.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 268-30-9893.⁷ Dorothy Kathyrn Hill was buried at Northlawn Memorial Gardens, Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.⁸ Her married name was Gamboa.² She married Raymond Gamboa.² Dorothy Kathyrn Hill was born on January 12, 1934 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^7,1,2,3,4 As of May 11, 1951,her married name was Hartzell.⁴ She married Delzie LeClaire Hartzell on May 11, 1951 at Summit Co., Ohio.^8,2 Dorothy Kathyrn Hill and Raymond Gamboa were divorced on August 31, 1973 at Maricopa Co., Arizona.² As of December 21, 1974,her married name was Richards.² Dorothy Kathyrn Hill married Robert Lee Richards on December 21, 1974 at Summit Co., Ohio.² Dorothy Kathyrn Hill died on January 18, 1996 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, at age 62.^7,1,8 She Dorothy K. Hartzell, 62, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996. An Akron native, Mrs. Hartzell was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delzie, and son, David. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Jerry Simms of Akron; sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Rhonda of Akron, Michael and Teri of Nevada, and Barbara of Montana; sisters, Betty Gordon, Nancy Nofsinger, Renie Thomas, and Mary Hill; brothers, Jack Hill, John Hill, and Ted Hill, all of Akron; and nine grandchildren. Dr. Charles Billington will officiate at funeral services at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Akron Baptist Temple, 2324 Manchester Rd. Interment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the family in care of the funeral home. (Dunn-Quigley Ciriello & Carr, Grant Street, 253-8121.) on January 19, 1996.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 280-28-3324.¹ Carl Jackson "Jack" Hill was buried at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Medina Co., Ohio.⁴ He was born on February 20, 1936 at Akron, Summit Co., Ohio.^1,7,3,8,9 He married Pansie Mae Cadle on December 24, 1959 at Summit Co., Ohio.³ Carl Jackson "Jack" Hill and Pansie Mae Cadle were divorced on September 7, 1967 at Summit Co., Ohio.¹⁰ Carl Jackson "Jack" Hill died on November 16, 2007 at Ohio at age 71.^1,2,7,9 He Carl J. Hill (Jack), 71, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. He was born in Virginia. Jack retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. where he received the Carnegie Medal. He was a veteran of the Air Force serving during the Korean War. He loved to play Bingo. Jack is survived by three loving daughters, Rhonda Hill, Mishan Hill, Tava Clegg; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. on November 25, 2007.²