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     Hazel May Dillon Graveside service for Hazel May Jackson, 80, Kuna, who died of natural causes Thursday, July 4, at home, will be held 2 p.m. Monday, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell, by the Rev. Kenneth B. Britt, of the First Christian Church, Nampa, under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel of Nampa. She was born May 31, 1905, at Kirk, Colo., a daughter of Eli and Effie Stanley Dillon, and was reared and educated in Colorado. She married Samuel Ernest Jackson on June 13, 1923, at Burlington, Colo. They lived in Colorado until moving to Idaho in 1950. They lived in the Boise and Nampa area until 1976. Her husband died Dec. 7, 1976. She was known to everyone as "Grama Jackson." She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn (Mrs. Don) Bennett of Kuna, and Betty (Mrs. Lee) Morrow of Fraser, Colo; four sisters, Bertha Hill of Grandby, Colo., Hattie Anderson and Tillie Packer, both of Denver, and Rillie Shannon of Sedalia, Mo; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son and nine brothers and sisters.¹ She was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^5,1 Her Social Security Number was 519-46-9540.⁶ She was born on May 31, 1905 at Kirk, Yuma Co., Colorado.^3,6,5,1 She married Samuel Ernest Jackson on June 13, 1923 at Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Colorado.^3,1,7 As of June 13, 1923,her married name was Jackson. Hazel May Dillon died on June 4, 1985 at Kuna, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 80.^5,1

     Samuel Ernest Jackson was buried at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, 15862 South Indiana Avenue, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 523-10-9478.⁵ He was born on May 24, 1902 at Coffey Co., Kansas.^5,3 He married Hazel May Dillon, daughter of Elihue Jonathan "Eli" Dillon and Effie Jane Stanley, on June 13, 1923 at Burlington, Kit Carson Co., Colorado.^1,2,3 Samuel Ernest Jackson died on December 7, 1976 at Nampa, Canyon Co., Idaho, at age 74.^5,2,3 He NAMPA — Services for Samuel Ernest Jackson, 74, of Route 6, Nampa, who died Tuesday in a Nampa, hospital, will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at the Nampa Flahiff Chapel, by Willis H. Adkins, Ontario. Interment will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Caldwell. He was born May 24, 1902, in Coffey County, Kan., and moved with his family to Colorado where he went to school. He married Hazel M. Dillon, June 13, 1923, in Burlington, Colo., and they farmed in eastern Colorado. They later moved to Granby, Colo., where he worked as a mechanic and farmed. They moved in 1950 to Nampa where he worked Tiller Coal Co., and retired in 1973. Surviving are his wife, Nampa; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Evelyn) Bennett, Kuna, and Mrs. Lee (Betty) Morrow, Fraser, Colo; a brother, Alfred, Wray, Colo; a sister, Mrs. Walter Ingals, Kirk, Colo., five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, a brother and an infant son. on December 9, 1976.³

     George Stanley Dillon was buried at Eckley Cemetery, Eckley, Yuma Co., Colorado.^1,2 His Social Security Number was 524-05-4647.⁵ He was born on May 20, 1907 at Yuma Co., Colorado.^5,2 He married Josephine Eletha Eastin on January 9, 1937.¹ George Stanley Dillon died on January 9, 1977 at Eckley, Yuma Co., Colorado, at age 69.^1,2

     Josephine Eletha Eastin was buried at Eckley Cemetery, Eckley, Yuma Co., Colorado.¹ Her Social Security Number was 522-38-1523.² She was born on August 18, 1920 at Mildred, Yuma Co., Colorado.^1,2 She married George Stanley Dillon, son of Elihue Jonathan "Eli" Dillon and Effie Jane Stanley, on January 9, 1937.³ As of January 9, 1937,her married name was Dillon. Josephine Eletha Eastin died on December 27, 1994 at Contra Costa Co., California, at age 74.¹

     Lillie Dillon was born on August 2, 1910 at Yuma Co., Colorado.¹ She died on July 1, 1911 at Yuma Co., Colorado.¹

     His Social Security Number was 229-44-3256.⁹ Carl Nelson Poff Sr. was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3 He was born on April 4, 1937 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,7,10,9,3,4,5} He married Lois Marie Burks on September 12, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,1,3 Carl Nelson Poff Sr. died on January 5, 2005 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 67.^1,10,9,3,5,6 He Carl Nelson Poff, Sr., 67, of Willis, passed away Wednesday January 5, 2005 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Buddy Poff. He is survived by wife, Lois Burks Poff, Willis; daughter and son-in-law, Cathy & Jim Obert, Baltimore, Md; granddaughter, Emily Obert, Baltimore, Md; aunts, Eua Hurd, Radford, Noreen Webb, Roanoke, Willie Farris, Salem, Kate & husband, Robert Keffer, New Castle, Joanne & husband, Bobby Britts, Salem, Rachel Howell, Greensboro, N.C; uncle, Gibson & wife, Virginia Weeks, Barstow, Fla. Interment will follow at the Willis Cemetery with Military Honors by Floyd VFW Post # 7854 and American Legion Post # 127. on January 6, 2005.¹

     Lois Marie Burks Lois Marie Burks Poff of Glen Arm, MD, passed away in her home with family at her side on October 9, 2025. She was born May 11, 1940 in Kimball, WV, on Burks Mountain. She lived all of her adult life in Floyd County, Virginia, until she moved to Baltimore in 2022. There, she lived in the Glen Meadows Retirement Community. She was the daughter of the late Alex Burks and Ida Sizemore Burks. Lois was a devoted wife and mother of two children. She loved her family especially her children and tried to raise them to be happy, healthy, and productive individuals. She wanted her children to love God and to follow him. Lois loved reading, sewing, and traveling. She served the Lord and loved her church family. In her former church she taught Sunday school for 30 years. She was church treasurer for 20 years. At Glen Meadows, she volunteered on the Chapel Committee, enjoyed having dinners with and visiting with her friends, going to Bible study, and playing Thursday night bingo. She also helped make thousands of cookies for a charity bakery and helped make baby blanket Christmas gifts for Santa’s Helpers Anonymous. Giving to others and lending a hand to people in need was something she was always looking to do. Lois is survived by her daughter, Cathy Poff (husband, Jim Obert) of Baltimore, MD. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Emily Obert (husband, Alan Hejl), and the newest love and joy of her life, great-granddaughter, Nora, all of Ferndale, Michigan. Also surviving is one sister, Maggie Moody; two sisters-in-law, Betty Burks Blevins, and Judy Burks; and special friend and companion, Lewis Beckner and his family. Interment will follow in the Willis Cemetery.² She was buried at Willis Cemetery (also known as Keith Cemetery), Rt. 221 at Rt. 764, Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3 She was born on May 11, 1940 at Kimball, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,2,3 She married Carl Nelson Poff Sr., son of Carl Lindsey Poff and Alreda Blanch Weeks, on September 12, 1959 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,3 As of September 12, 1959,her married name was Poff. Lois Marie Burks died on October 9, 2025 at Glen Arm, Baltimore Co., Maryland, at age 85.²

     Adam Honafer Newman was born circa 1845 at Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Mary Mollie Elmore, daughter of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, on August 11, 1867 at Sweet Springs, Monroe Co., West Virginia.³

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-6548.² Edith Virginia Poff was buried at Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 8838 Floyd Hwy N. US Hwy 221, Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10 She was born on March 20, 1928 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,10,2,3 She married Fred Joseph Janney on September 25, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^12,1 As of September 25, 1948,her married name was Janney.¹ Edith Virginia Poff and Fred Joseph Janney were divorced on August 3, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ As of May 19, 1967,her married name was Flint.¹ Edith Virginia Poff married Robert Wayne Flint on May 19, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹ Edith Virginia Poff and Robert Wayne Flint were divorced on October 6, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹¹ Edith Virginia Poff died on November 5, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.^9,10,2,13,14 She Edith Poff Janney Flint, 78, of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 5, 2006. She is preceded in death by a brother, Milton Poff and son-in-law, Donnie Nester. Survivors include her daughter, Ricki Lane Nester, Salem; sons, Jeff Janney and wife Pam, Vinton, Steven Janney and wife Lisa, Salem; grandchildren, Missy, Tammy, Tonya, Chris, Ben, Gary, Brian and Mariah; great-grandchildren, Lianna and Ashton, Ashley, Chad and Dustin; sisters, Lottie Radford and husband Eston, Lillian Oyler and husband Tilton; brother, Nelson Poff and wife Millie; and several nieces and nephews. Interment will follow in Copper Hill Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Special thanks to Jenny, Bobby, Paul, and Ray for being a special part of Edie's life, and also to Good Samaritan Hospice and the caregivers of Friendship Manor for their care and kindness. on November 7, 2006.⁹

     Lottie Mae Poff Lottie Mae Poff Radford, 93, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Sunday December 21, 2025. Lottie loved gardening. She canned, froze, and dried everything she grew. She planted flowers and loved spring when the wild azaleas were in bloom. She spoke lovingly and with laughter about her dear friend Myrum Janney. How they walked the mountains to find walnuts and hickory nuts. She loved music, square dancing and won trophies for “Flat Footing’”. She was one of the groups that started the Floyd Rescue Squad Auxiliary and worked faithfully for many years. Lottie was born on July 18, 1932, to Ennis and Evelyn Poff, both deceased. She was also predeceased by her brother: Milton Poff; and sister: Edith Janney Flint; and her husband: Eston Radford. She married Eston on July 2, 1949, at the age of 16 and they were married for 63 years until his passing in 2013. She is survived by brother and sister-in-law: Robert Nelson Poff & Millie Poff; sister: Lillian Oyler; Many nieces and nephews who loved her. Lottie was straight forward when she talked with you, but also kind and funny. She will be missed by many. She was grateful for the care she received while at Skyline Manor Nursing and Rehab. Interment will follow in Vest Cemetery.¹ She was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on July 18, 1932 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1 As of July 2, 1949,her married name was Radford.¹ She married Eston Azle Radford, son of John William Radford and Julia Ann Webb, on July 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,8,4,9,1,2 Lottie Mae Poff died on December 21, 2025 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 93.¹

     Mary Edith Yates was born on August 21, 1929 at Goodview, Bedford Co., Virginia.^1,3 She married Milton Ezra Poff, son of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on November 9, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,2,1 As of November 9, 1946,her married name was Poff.¹ Mary Edith Yates died on September 3, 2015 at Virginia at age 86.² She Mary Edith Yates Poff, 86, of Rocky Mount, Va., and formerly of Vinton, Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2015. She loved her dogs, and operated her own dog business out of her home in Vinton for quite a number of years. She enjoyed dancing, the beach, fishing, and having good times with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton E. Poff. She is survived by her son, Jim Poff, and grandson, Jason Poff, of Nashville, Tenn; daughter, Carolyn Poff Mazingo of Boones Mill; granddaughter, Tiffany M. Loughlin; and great-grandchildren, Autumn Stinnette, Kirkland Loughlin, all of Roanoke. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Trinity Mission, Carilion Hospice of Franklin County, Mary Mack and friends during her life and death. on September 13, 2015.²

     Carolyn Maria Poff Carolyn Maria Mazingo, Dec 14, 1949 – Feb 28, 2019. Carolyn was born on December 14, 1949 and passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Carolyn was a resident of Roanoke, Virginia at the time of passing.⁶ She was born on December 14, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,6 As of December 17, 1966,her married name was Hunley.² She married Jimmie Wayne Hunley Sr. on December 17, 1966 at Gaffney, Cherokee Co., South Carolina.² Carolyn Maria Poff and Jimmie Wayne Hunley Sr. were divorced on January 8, 1970 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.² As of May 26, 1972,her married name was Mazingo.¹ Carolyn Maria Poff married Burton Chester "Duke" Mazingo Jr. on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,1 Carolyn Maria Poff died on February 28, 2019 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 69.⁶

     Burton Chester "Duke" Mazingo Jr. was born on January 24, 1946 at Rockbridge Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Carolyn Maria Poff, daughter of Milton Ezra Poff and Mary Edith Yates, on May 26, 1972 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,3 Burton Chester "Duke" Mazingo Jr. died on May 28, 2013 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 67.^2,4 He Burton C. (Duke) Mazingo Jr., 67, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Burton Mazingo Sr. and Edith C. Mazingo, of Buena Vista Survivors include his wife and friend of 41 years, Carolyn Poff Mazingo; daughter, Tiffany M. Loughlin; five grandchildren; one sister; two brothers, nieces and nephews; special friends and neighbors; and his beloved brown dachshund, Coco. on June 6, 2013.²

     Fred Joseph Janney was buried at H. W. Willis Cemetery, 0.5 miles from intersection of Rt. 750 & Rt. 751, Franklin Co., Virginia; His tombstone reads "Tec 5 US Army WWII."^1,3,5,6 His Social Security Number was 224-32-4105.⁷ He was born on November 5, 1927 at Ashland, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^1,3,4,5,7,8 He married Edith Virginia Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on September 25, 1948 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^9,2 Fred Joseph Janney and Edith Virginia Poff were divorced on August 3, 1961 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Fred Joseph Janney died on April 6, 1969 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 41.^1,3,5,8,6 He Funeral services for Fred Janney, 41, of Salem Turnpike, Salem, who died Monday in Roanoke hospital, will be held Wednesday. Burial will be Willis Cemetery at Callaway. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Norma B. Janney; two sons, Fred J. and Steven K. Janney of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ricki Nestor of Roanoke and Miss Patricia Ann Janney of Salem; five sisters, Mrs. Lyda Huntley of Jenkinjones, W. Va., Mrs. Louetta Dixon of Stanleytown, Mrs. Gladys Faw of Roanoke, Mrs. Dorothy Shiveley of Collinsville and Mrs. Annie Washburn of Bassett. on April 8, 1969.⁶

     David M. Huffman Mary and David are supposed to be buried at Reynolds Cemetery in Elk View. If this is true, they are in an unmarked grave. Family history says they are buried beside their son Wood Given Huffman. He was born in June, 1848 at Botetourt Co., Virginia.^1,2 He married Mary Mollie Elmore, daughter of Zedekiah Elmore and Rachel A. Paxton, on November 14, 1888 at Roane Co., West Virginia.^1,3 David M. Huffman married Mary Ann Carnes on March 12, 1903 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.⁴ David M. Huffman died in April, 1920 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 71.^1,3

     Ricki Laine Janney Ricki Laine Nester, 73, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 19, 2023. Born on December 26, 1949, to the late Fred Joseph Janney and Edith Virginia Poff, she is also predeceased by her husband, Donald Edward Nester. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Melissa Belcher and husband, Russell, Tammi Nester Gearhart and fianc, Richard Stinchcomb, and Tonya Nester Garman; grandchildren, Ashley Emmond, Cheyenne Combs, Dustin Belcher, Victoria Fore, and Chad Gearhart; great-granddaughter, Autumn Emmond; as well as two brothers, Jeff Janney and Steve Janney. Interment Location, Sherwood Memorial Park.³ She was born on December 26, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,5 As of April 14, 1967,her married name was Nester.² She married Donald Edward "Donnie" Nester on April 14, 1967 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3 Ricki Laine Janney died on October 19, 2023 at Virginia at age 73.³

     His Social Security Number was 229-24-1385.⁷ Eston Azle Radford was buried at Vest Cemetery, 432 Cypress Drive SE, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8 He was born on September 5, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,1,2,4,7,6 He married Lottie Mae Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on July 2, 1949 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{10,11,12,1,13,5} Eston Azle Radford died on April 3, 2013 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 85.^1,8,3,7 He Eston Azle Radford, 85, of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2013. He was born on September 5, 1927. Eston was preceded in death by his father, John Radford; and his mother, Julia Radford. Also preceding him in death were six sisters, seven brothers and their spouses. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Lottie Poff Radford; one sister-in-law, Pauline Radford; brother-in-law and wife, Nelson and Millie Poff; and sister-in-law and husband, Lillian and Tilton Oyler. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends also survive. Interment will follow at the Vest Cemetery. Thanks to everyone for their visits, calls, cards, help, and prayers during Eston's illness. on April 5, 2013.¹

     His Social Security Number was 228-70-6196.⁵ Tildon Lewis Oyler was born on February 3, 1950 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He married Lillian Marie Poff, daughter of Ennis Poff and Amy Daisy Evelyn Wimmer, on August 6, 1976 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{6,7,8,9,10,1,2} Tildon Lewis Oyler Tildon Lewis Oyler, 63, of Roanoke, lost his battle with cancer and went to be with his Lord on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born in Roanoke on February 3, 1950, and lived in the area all of his life. Tildon was the son of the late Oscar H. and Elizabeth Ferris Oyler. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Lillian Marie Poff Oyler; sons and daughters-in-law, Tommy and Sheila Jr. and Marie, Mike, and Patricia, Carl and Anna, Harry and Carmen, Randy and Kathy; daughters and sons-in-law, Janice Beckner, Linda Beckner, Melody and Willem Van-Harskamp, Beth and Allen Bryant, Teresa and Ron Hook, Diane and Tim Meador; 28 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren; brothers, David, Calvin, and Harold Oyler; sisters, Shirley Dillon, Emma Brown, Susie Suttles, Christine Crewson, and Annabelle (Bobby) Beckner; and numerous nieces and nephews. on July 2, 2013.¹ He died on July 29, 2013 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 63.^1,4,5

     Martha Emmaline Craghead was buried at Head of the River Cemetery (also known as Salem Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery), Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,1 She was born in 1828 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.² She married Daniel Otey Conner, son of Andrew Conner and Elizabeth "Priscilla" Aldridge, on December 28, 1850 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,1 As of December 28, 1850,her married name was Conner. Martha Emmaline Craghead died on July 31, 1888 at Floyd Co., Virginia; Died of carbunckle.⁴