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     Mary Jane Keith was buried at Keith Graveyard, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on May 17, 1860 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married William Burwell Thomas Poff, son of William Poff and Nancy Ann Underwood, on July 1, 1894 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ As of July 1, 1894,her married name was Poff. Mary Jane Keith died on January 2, 1929 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 68.³

     Delia L. Hall was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,3 She was born on February 13, 1875 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,3 She married John Ira Poff, son of James Patterson Poff and Eliza L. Poff, on December 27, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,6,3 As of December 27, 1905,her married name was Poff. Delia L. Hall died on September 6, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 77.^5,3

     His Social Security Number was 226-26-8748.⁹ Sherman Roscoe Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,5 He was born on October 14, 1906 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,4,5 He married Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin, daughter of Phillip Elijah Austin and Adelia Attaline "Delia" Walters, on January 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 Sherman Roscoe Poff died on December 20, 1988 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 82.^9,3,5

     Dolly Ann Leffel was buried at Huffman Memorial Park (also known as Chestnut Grove Church Cemetery), above the fish hatchery, Rt. 42, Craig Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 24, 1890 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 She married Chauncey DePew "John D." Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on November 22, 1911 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ As of November 22, 1911,her married name was Elmore. Dolly Ann Leffel died on August 24, 1962 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 72.³

     His Social Security Number was 223-30-8637.² Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones married Rosalie Unknown.⁶ Charles Spergeon R. "Charlie" Jones was born on April 26, 1900 at Virginia.^1,2 He died in March, 1979 at age 78.²

     Lettie Mae Pedigo was buried at Bryan Cemetery (also known as Paint Bank Community Cemetery), Paint Bank, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,1 She was born on December 25, 1880 at Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2,1 She married Arthur Washington Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on October 21, 1899 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^2,1 As of October 21, 1899,her married name was Elmore.² Lettie Mae Pedigo died on December 24, 1965 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 84.^3,1

     Josephine Ethyleen Poff was buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 35045 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia.¹⁰ She married Tommy Jimmy Jackson Thomas Sr.^5,11,10,12 Her married name was Thomas. Josephine Ethyleen Poff was born on October 20, 1935 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,10,3 She married James Arthur Nichols, son of Joseph Fredrick "Joe" Nichols and Lucy Mary Maude Poff, on April 9, 1955 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5 As of April 9, 1955,her married name was Nichols. Josephine Ethyleen Poff and James Arthur Nichols were divorced on March 15, 1971 at Floyd Co., Virginia.² Josephine Ethyleen Poff died on March 7, 2021 at Glade Spring, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 85.¹⁰ She Josephine Nichols Thomas, October 20, 1935 - March 7, 2021. Josephine Nichols Thomas, 85, of Glade Spring, VA., passed away on Sunday March 7, 2021 at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Dementia and Colon Cancer. A native of Floyd, VA and a devout Christian, she was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God and the Abingdon Trigg Street Church of God. Her many occupations include seamstress at Tultex in Atkins VA, and co-owner of T&J Auto in Glade Spring VA where everyone knew her as “Jose”. She was a kind, generous, independent, god-loving woman of few words. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ruby Poff; husband Tommy Thomas; son T.J. Thomas; daughter, Iris Nichols; sister Gwendolyn Howard, and brother Carl Poff. Survivors include her children, Clinton Nichols (Connie) of Pilot, VA, Mary McKinley (Bill) of Glade Spring, VA, Ronnie Nichols (Rachel) of Chilhowie, VA, Linda Nichols-Plowman (Grant) of Myrtle Point, OR, Wanda Miller (John) of Glade Spring, VA, 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; brothers Roger Poff (Emma) of Christiansburg, VA, Hubert “Buddy” Poff (Shirley) of Princeton, WV, and Millard Poff Jr.(Frances) of Floyd, VA; sister, Frances Sowers of Pilot, VA. Pallbearers will be Tommy Thomas, Robert Lovell, Johnny Lovell, Dekota Lovell, Rodney Nichols, Kellie Nichols. Committal services will be held Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. on March 9, 2021.¹⁰

     Roger Lee Poff Roger Lee Poff, March 1, 1944 - May 29, 2022. On Sunday, May 29th, Roger Lee Poff, age 78, of Christiansburg, went home to be with our Lord. He is proceeded in death by his parents Millard Oliver and Ruby Vest Poff, two sisters Gwendolene Howard and Josephine Thomas, and one brother Carl Poff. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Emma Price Poff, one daughter, Tina Jones (Michael); two sons Jeffery Poff (Betty) and Rodney Poff; grandchildren Kristan Poff, Ashley Wright (Bradley), Logan Poff, Casey Teubert (Zack), Leslie Jones, Shayne Poff, Kimberly Smith (Michael); 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Millard “Junior” Poff (Francis) and Hubert “Buddy” Poff (Shirley); one sister, Francis Sowers (James). Graveside service to follow at Sunset Cemetery in Christiansburg, Virginia.⁵ He was buried at Sunset Cemetery, North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁵ He was born on March 1, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,5,6 He married Phyllis Gail Chisom on November 28, 1963 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3 Roger Lee Poff and Phyllis Gail Chisom were divorced on April 30, 1969 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Roger Lee Poff married Emma Mae Price on August 1, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,11,2,3,5 Roger Lee Poff died on May 29, 2022 at Virginia at age 78.⁵

     Geneva Gwendolene "Gwen" Poff was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on November 19, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 She married Leonard Oakley "Oak" Howard, son of Hugh Husler Howard and Ollie Mabel Harris, on February 14, 1953 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,5,2,10,3,11} As of February 14, 1953,her married name was Howard. Geneva Gwendolene "Gwen" Poff died on May 10, 2010 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^3,12 She November 19, 1933 - May 10, 2010 Geneva Gwendolene Poff (Gwen) Howard, of Roanoke, Va., formerly of Floyd, Va., went to be with our Lord on Monday evening, May 10, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Mom was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and caring sister who will always live in our hearts. She retired with over 40 years of service from Credit Marketing and Management Association and was a career member of CWI Credit Professionals. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Leonard Oakley Howard; and her parents, Millard and Ruby Poff. She is survived by her oldest son and caregiver, Larry Howard; her sons and daughters-in-laws, Kelly and Lisa Howard, and Tony and Ronda Howard; grandchildren, Tara Howard, Cris and Casey Howard, Michael Watson, Zack and Jessica Watson, and Amanda Watson; greatgrandchildren, Isaac and Caleb Howard, Briona and Michael Watson, and Matthew Kirby; brothers and sisters-in-law, Buddy and Shirley Poff, Carl and Odessa Poff, Junior and Frances Poff, and Roger and Emma Poff; sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine Thomas, and Frances and James Sowers; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Media Hospice personnel for all their devotion and kindness to Gwen during her illness. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin County. on May 12, 2010.³

     Walter Lewis Leroy Jones was buried at Iddings Cemetery, near intersection of Daniel's Run Road and Huffville Road, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4 He was born on December 16, 1903 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mabel Atkinson on December 31, 1947 at Richmond, Virginia.^7,4 Walter Lewis Leroy Jones died on April 10, 1983 at Charlottesville, Virginia, at age 79.⁴

     Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ Her Social Security Number was 223-48-1629.⁵ She was born on May 1, 1912 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1,2,3 She married Sherman Roscoe Poff, son of John Ira Poff and Delia L. Hall, on January 7, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1,3 As of January 7, 1932,her married name was Poff. Mamie Bell "Austin" Austin died on February 1, 1996 at Lafayette, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 83.¹ She POFF, Mamie Bell, ("Austin"), 83, of Lafayette, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 1, 1996 in a local hospital. She was born in Floyd Co. and had worked at Meadowbrook Nursing Center and was a member of the Elliston Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Roscoe Poff. Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Ercil and Christine Poff of Salem, Vestal and Bonnie Poff of Salem, Hansford and Trudy Poff of Roanoke; daughter and son-in-law, Freda and Jerry Grubb of Blacksburg; grandchildren, Douglas and Karen Poff, Eddie Poff and Robin Nester, Camellia Grubb and Galena Grubb, Johnny Mason and Tracey Price, and Ricky McDaniel; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Ina Smith of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m Tuesday, February 6, 1996 in the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Chapel, Salem with the Rev. Ronald King officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. on February 4, 1996.¹

     Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore was buried at West View Cemetery, New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^3,2 She was born on November 2, 1875 at Craig Co., Virginia.^4,1,3,2 She married Edward Everett "Eddy" Elmore, son of Clifton Walker Elmore and Mary Ann Elizabeth Elmore, on November 26, 1895 at Craig Co., Virginia.^1,5 Mary Amanda "Mollie" Elmore died on February 21, 1918 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia, at age 42.^3,2

     Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd was born on February 27, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 He married Lillian Carol Willis, daughter of Wilford Archie Willis and Lake Evelyn Wood, on November 12, 1965 at Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd and Lillian Carol Willis were divorced on April 11, 1969 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.⁴ Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd died on April 10, 2016 at Riner, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 71.² He Edward Lane "Eddie" Sledd, of Riner, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at his home in Riner. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on February 27, 1945 to the late William and Alice Lucas Sledd. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Daphne Byrd Sledd; son, Donivan Lane Sledd and wife Tammy; stepson, Leonard Darrell Spencer, step grandson, Chris Spencer and wife Laney; step grandchildren, April and Roger Linkous; four step great grandchildren. Eddie spent most of his life in the auto repair business as the owner of Sledd's Body Shop in Christiansburg and later in Riner, Va. The interment will be at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, Va. on April 12, 2016.²