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     Robert Morris Sumpter Robert M. Sumpter, 93, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Duke University Hospital. He was born in Floyd County, Virginia to the late James Hardee Sumpter and the late Addie Harman Sumpter. Mr. Sumpter was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from the Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner. He was an active member of Braggtown Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a longtime member of the YMCA. Mr. Sumpter is survived by his wife, Freda Hash Sumpter; daughter, Robyn Sumpter Riley and husband, Tim. A graveside service will be held in Maplewood Cemetery.¹¹ He was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina.^4,11 He married Freda Hash.^11,4,5 Robert Morris Sumpter was born on March 1, 1927 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,11 He died on November 5, 2020 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 93.^4,11

     Haden Alvah Wade was buried at Sunset Cemetery, 501 South Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on March 2, 1901 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,1 He married Nellie Elizabeth "Elinor" Light, daughter of Victor Olander Light and Roxie E. "Rosie" Hall, on April 2, 1924 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3 Haden Alvah Wade died on March 14, 1963 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 62.^1,3,7

     Pearl Emma Walton was buried at Walton Cemetery, Pee Wee Drive, S. E., Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She was born on March 29, 1900 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 She died on January 11, 1938 at Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 37.^2,3 She BENT MOUNTAIN, Jan. 11 - Within three weeks death has claimed three members of the Walton family, whose home is near here, and threatened another. Miss Pearl Walton, 37, died at her home today. On December 21, mother, Mrs. Melvina Elizabeth Walton, succumbed and ten days later her father, Lewis Walton, died. Miss Walton's sister, Ruth, of Washington, D.C., has been in a critical condition of pneumonia in a Roanoke hospital, but she was reported today to be improving. She was stricken while here to attend her father's funeral. She will be buried in the family cemetery near Graysville. Surviving, besides Miss Ruth Walton, are one brother, Alfred L., of Roanoke, and another sister, Mrs. Lewis Walton, Bent Mountain; an aunt, Mrs. Asa L. Connor and two uncles, William and David Poff, all of near Copper Hill. on January 12, 1938.³

     Alfred Livingston Walton was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,11 He was born on September 4, 1893 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,6 He married Mary Susie Mountcastle circa 1920.^12,4,11 Alfred Livingston Walton died on August 17, 1958 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 64.^4,11 He Alfred L. Walton, 64, of 2924 Cove Rd., NW, died in a Roanoke hospital yesterday. He was a Norfolk and Western Railway car repairman and had worked for the railroad for 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Susie Mountcastle Walton; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Di Domenico, West New York, N.J., and Mrs. Helen Crouch, Roanoke; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth W. Tubman, Washington, D.C., and Mrs. Cassie W. Austin, Norfolk; six grandsons and a great-grandson. Burial will be in Sherwood. on August 18, 1958.¹¹

     James Henry Miles was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 3410 Coal Heritage Road, Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^8,3,9 His Social Security Number was 236-18-3936.⁵ He was born on November 7, 1877 at Floyd, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,8,2,3,4,5 He married Nellie Ward Poff, daughter of Ira Wilson Poff and Callie Amanda Huff, on August 24, 1907 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,3,9 James Henry Miles died on June 15, 1943 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 65.^8,3,9 He James H. Miles, 65, of Kimball, W. Va., died last night in a hospital in Beckley, W. Va. He was a former Roanoker, and the son of the late Capt. Robert E. Miles of Otey, who died last winter at the age of 103. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nellie Poff Miles; three sons, Russell Miles, Philadelphia, Ward Miles, Pearl Harbor, and Robert Miles, New York City; one brother, Urban H. Miles; and three sisters, Mrs. T. S. Sisson and Mrs. Herbert S. Jewell, both Otey, and Mrs. J. H. Sisson of Buchanan. Interment will Woodlawn cemetery, near Bluefield. on June 16, 1943.⁹

     Georgia Anna Tyree was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born in 1870 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^5,2 She married Fitzhugh Lee Goin, son of Robert A. Going and Lucinda Harding, on February 1, 1886 at Amherst Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 As of February 1, 1886,her married name was Goin.² Georgia Anna Tyree died on January 6, 1942 at Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.³

     Rev. Roy Alvin Poff was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,10,11 His Social Security Number was 229-01-3859.¹² He was born on June 22, 1911 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,10,6,5,11 He married Lottie Myrtle Lovell, daughter of Robert Allen Lovell and Lucinda Ellen Conner, on September 7, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,2,13 Rev. Roy Alvin Poff married Mary Ethel Costigan on October 25, 1962 at Radford, Virginia.^3,13,4 Rev. Roy Alvin Poff died on January 23, 1993 at Richmond, Virginia, at age 81.^10,1 He POFF, Roy Alvin, 81, of Richmond and formerly of Floyd, died in a Richmond hospital Saturday, January 23, 1993. Surviving are one son, Wayne Poff of Bassett; one grandson, Barry Poff of Pilot, Va; and two sisters, Marjory Nichols of Pilot, Jean Alley of Salem. FBurial will follow in Huffville Church Cemetery. on January 24, 1993.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 231-24-1939.⁶ Jennie Etta "Jean" Poff was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁷ She was born on October 9, 1912 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^6,7,1,5,3 She married Benjamin Ace "Ben" Alley, son of Hosea Dillard "Hosie" Alley and Lillie Clara Duncan, on September 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,8,9 As of September 22, 1933,her married name was Alley. Jennie Etta "Jean" Poff died on April 4, 2000 at Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 87.^6,7,8 She ALLEY, Jennie Poff, of Christiansburg, formerly of Salem, was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 4, 2000. She was preceded to Heaven by her husband, Benjamin Asa Alley. She was born October 9, 1912 in the hills of Floyd County and moved to Salem with her husband in the late 1950's. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother as well as a caring friend to all who knew her. Throughout her life, she faithfully served God and her community as a member of Red Oak Grove, Masons Cove and Wildwood Grace Brethren Churches. Known for the magnificent flowers she grew, her floral arrangements graced the sanctuaries of each church she attended. She was one of the first merchants to sell produce at the Salem Farmer's Market in 1983 and continued thereafter for many years. Many friends and loved ones have been the blessed recipients of her kindness and hospitality throughout her time on this earth and she will be greatly missed. Surviving are a son, Aubrey Lee Alley of Florida; a daughter, Ella Mae McFalls, Roanoke; one sister, Margie Nichols, Pilot; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. on April 6, 2000.⁷

     Benjamin Ace "Ben" Alley was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^6,2,4 His Social Security Number was 719-05-7283.⁷ He was born on February 2, 1904 at Willis, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,2,8,3 He married Jennie Etta "Jean" Poff, daughter of Noah Flemon Poff and Carrie Etta McNeil, on September 22, 1933 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,4 Benjamin Ace "Ben" Alley died on October 23, 1977 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 73.^7,2,4 He Benjamin Asa Alley age 73, of 1802 Richland Hills Dr., Salem, died Sunday in a Salem hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jinnie Poff Alley; one son, Aubrey Lee Alley, Susanville, Calif; one daughter, Miss Ella Mae Alley, Salem; one grandson, John Alley, also Susanville; four brothers, Harry Alley, Elliston; Lee Alley, Pilot; Taz Alley, Roanoke; June Alley, Tampa, Fla; four sisters. Mrs. Gertrude Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Reba Clower, Pilot; Mrs. Ruby Lester, Willis; Mrs. Emma Epperly, Christiansburg. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on October 25, 1977.⁴

     Carlton Lee Ferris Carlton Lee Ferris, age 52, of 1345 Forest Lawn, Salem, died Thursday. He was an employee of Graves Humphreys, Inc. He is survived by his father, Harvey L. Ferris, one sister, Mrs. Lorraine Hall, both of Salem; two neices, Mrs. Linda Jenkins, Roanoke, Miss Tammy Hall, Salem, one nephew, Richard Hall, Salem. Funeral will be Monday at 1:00 p.m. at Salem Church, Copper Hill, with Elder Roy Agee officiating, with internment in Restvale Cemetery.² He was buried at Restvale Cemetery, 7529 Rt. 221, Check, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,4 His Social Security Number was 228-30-8065.⁸ He and Patricia Ann Aldridge were divorced.⁴ Carlton Lee Ferris was born on March 23, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^8,4 He married Patricia Ann Aldridge, daughter of Charles Walker "Charlie" Aldridge and Grace Prudence "Gracie" Palmer, on June 6, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Carlton Lee Ferris died on September 17, 1980 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 52.^8,4

     Luther Griffin Wertz was buried at East Hill Cemetery, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ His Social Security Number was 224-20-1387.⁴ He was born on September 1, 1893 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^4,2,3 He married Iva Hazel Poff, daughter of James Nathan Poff and Martha Rosetta "Rosa" Whitenack, on June 11, 1969 at Cambria, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,3,5 Luther Griffin Wertz died on March 4, 1983 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 89.^4,3

     John Wesley Goin was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.³ He was born in March, 1887 at Virginia.² He died on May 10, 1910 at Nelson Co., Virginia, at age 23.³

     Her Social Security Number was 225-48-4061.⁷ Betty Jo Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^5,8 She was born on January 27, 1933 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^9,8,7,10 As of October 7, 1950,her married name was Cronk.⁹ She married Sherrill Dean Cronk on October 7, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,5,9,11 Betty Jo Poff died on April 14, 2013 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 80.^5,12,8,7 She Betty Poff Cronk, 80, of Salem, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013, after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keimer L. Poff and Lottis T. Poff, of Shawsville. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 62 years, Sherrill D. Cronk; three children, Linda Cronk Miller and her husband, E.M. Miller, of Richmond, Trish Cronk Tarpley and her husband, Ned Tarpley, of Salem, and Mark Cronk and his wife, Alison Gray Cronk, of Union Hall; six grandchildren, Natalee Miller Rinaca and husband, Wade Rinaca, of Richmond, Ken Miller and wife, Annie Miller, of Richmond, Kelsey Tarpley and Phillip Tarpley, of Salem, Sam Cronk and Ryane Cronk of Union Hall; and two great-grandchildren, Sam and Carter Rinaca, of Richmond; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Jean Poff, of Shawsville; and many special nieces and nephews. Betty attended Shawsville High School where she met her best friend and future husband, Sherrill. They married in October 1950. From 1952 to 1956 they lived in California while Sherrill served in the Navy during the Korean War. After moving back to Virginia to be near family and friends, they made their home in Salem. Betty was a generous and loving person, and spent her life helping and caring for others. The family sends a special thanks to her caretakers, Trina Holland, Tami Lee, Beverly Abbott, Chris Pilling, Stacy Robertson, Tracy Mikels, Lynette Smith and Sue Meadow. Interment will follow at Fair View Cemetery. on April 16, 2013.⁵

     Sherrill Dean Cronk Sherrill Dean Cronk - Sherrill passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born in Elliston on May 18, 1931, the youngest son of his late parents, Arthur F. Cronk, and Laura Hutton Cronk. He is predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Betty Poff Cronk, brothers Wyatt Poff and Nyle Cronk, and sisters Martha Pearl Pittman and Jenny Henson. Sherrill is also survived by his daughter Linda Miller (EM), son Mark Cronk (Alison), and daughter Trish Tarpley; his beloved grandchildren, Natalee Rinaca (Wade), Ken Miller (Annie), Kelsey Tarpley, Phillip Tarpley (Jaime), Sam Cronk, and Ryane Cronk; his great-grandchildren, Sam and Carter Rinaca, Pyper and Leelin Miller, and Nathaniel Tarpley, along with many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by the second love of his life, Gloria Anderson, who has been his loyal companion for over 10 years. Sherrill was a hard worker and provider his whole life, starting work at 14 (with only a tiny fib about his age) at Green Hill Meatpackers. He served in the Navy 1952-1956 in the Pacific Corridor during the Korean War as a Radarman 1st Class. Returning to Elliston, he also returned to Green Hill where he quickly rose to Sales Manager. He moved to Valleydale in 1982 as Sales Manager. Sherrill served on the Board of the Salem Recreation Committee. He secured land, funding and the support of a few loyal neighbors to build a playground in Beverly Heights, where a pavilion stands today named in his honor. He served as President of the Roanoke Valley Grocery Manufacturers, on the Board of the Virginia Food Dealers Association, and taught Sunday School and served as Deacon of West Salem Baptist Church. Sherrill was incredibly fortunate to have caregivers who loved him and whom he adored. They enriched his life beyond measure, and the family will be forever grateful to Shanelle Ellington, Jaime McNabb and Lynette Smith for their dedication. Jeremy Howard and his team at Gentiva Hospice also held a special place in his heart. Military Honors will follow at Fair View Cemetery.⁵ He was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ He was born on May 18, 1931 at Elliston, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^4,5,6 He married Betty Jo Poff, daughter of Keimer Lamar Poff and Lottis Jewell Thomas, on October 7, 1950 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,7,3,4,5 Sherrill Dean Cronk died on March 31, 2024 at Virginia at age 92.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 230-03-2437.⁸ Violet Thelma Ellen Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,9 She was born on October 5, 1917 at Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,3,9,2,4 As of August 20, 1936,her married name was Long.¹⁰ She married Ernest Marshall Long on August 20, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,10,11 Violet Thelma Ellen Poff died on August 29, 1991 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 73.^8,3,9 She Mrs. Thelma P. Long, 73, of 2517 Clovis Street, Bluefield, W.Va. and formerly of Lafayette, Va. died Thursday at her residence. Born in Floyd County, she was a daughter of the late J. Boston Poff and Della J. Manning Poff. She was a homemaker and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Marshall Long and a sister, Goldia St. Clair. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William (Joyce) Fisher of Bluefield, W.Va; one sister, Clarice St. Clair of Roanoke; grandson, Michael Ernest Fisher of Bluefield, W.Va. Graveside services and burial will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Salem. on August 31, 1991.³

     Ernest Marshall Long was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,6 His Social Security Number was 229-01-0467.⁷ He was born on May 15, 1916 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{7,8,2,9,3,4,5} He married Violet Thelma Ellen Poff, daughter of James Bostonia "Boss" Poff and Della Jane "Delia" Manning, on August 20, 1936 at Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,8,6 Ernest Marshall Long died on December 4, 1979 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 63.^7,2,4,5,6 He Ernest M. Long, 63, of 2517 Clovis St., Bluefield, died Tuesday afternoon in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Beckley following a brief illness. Born in Roanoke County, Va., he was the son of the late Arthur and Victoria Young Long. He was a veteran of World War II and was a retired service representative for Cotton Elevator Co. in Huntington. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was currently serving as treasurer of the Loyal Fellowship Class. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Poff Long; one daughter, Mrs. William (Joyce) Fisher of Bluefield; one brother, Owen B. Long, Richmond, Va., and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lipes of Covington, Va., and Mrs. Tommy May Sr. of Hot Springs, Va. Graveside rites will be conducted at Sherwood Burial Park in Salem, Va. Pallbearers are Daniel Keene, Bernard Wilkinson, Harold Whitmire, Earnest Amici, Henry Snodgrass, and James Gibson. on December 6, 1979.⁶

     Joyce Ellen Long Joyce Ellen Long Fisher passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 21, 2024, in Bryan, TX at the age of 82. Joyce loved Jesus with all her heart and is rejoicing in heaven with Him. Joyce was born July 20, 1941, in Virginia to Ernest and Thelma Long. The family later relocated to Bluefield, WV where Joyce graduated from Bluefield High School. After graduation, Joyce began her career as a medical transcriptionist and talked often about her time working at the Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Joyce’s favorite hobbies were playing the piano, bowling, reading, and crocheting. Joyce met her husband, William (Bill) Michael Fisher of Bluefield, WV, at Mountaineer Lanes during a bowling league when the owner of bowling alley, and mutual friend, recommended Bill for Joyce’s bowling team. They married in April 1976, and had one son, Michael. While living in Bluefield, Joyce and Bill were active members of Edgemont Baptist Church – Bluefield, WV, Parkview Baptist Church – Bluefield, VA, and Maranatha Baptist Church – Princeton, WV. She and Bill spent their free-time bowling in leagues at Mountaineer Lanes, watching the local minor league baseball team, the Bluefield Orioles at Bowen Field, or doing crafts. In 2000, the family relocated from Bluefield, WV to Laredo, TX for Bill’s work and became avid fans of the local hockey team, the Laredo Bucks. In 2010 they relocated to Caldwell, TX after Bill’s retirement. Joyce and Bill were active members of First Baptist Caldwell Church. Following Bill’s passing in 2015, Joyce continued to be an active member of First Baptist Caldwell until she moved to Bryan, TX in 2022 to be closer to Michael, Erica, and her granddaughter. Joyce loved spending time with her family and would refer to Erica as her “Daughter in Love.” She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, and her parents, Ernest and Thelma Long. Joyce is survived by her son, Michael (Erica) and her granddaughter Harleigh.⁴ She was born on July 20, 1941 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 As of April, 1976,her married name was Fisher.⁴ She married William Michael "Bill" Fisher in April, 1976.^1,4,6,5 Joyce Ellen Long died on May 21, 2024 at Bryan, Brazos Co., Texas, at age 82.⁴

     William Michael "Bill" Fisher William “Bill” Michael Fisher passed away at his home in Tunis, Texas October 26, 2015. Bill, as he was most commonly known by, was born in Bluefield, WV on April 15, 1948 to Mike & Gladys Fisher. He bravely fought his battle with cancer and entered into his loving Savior’s arms. He was preceded in death by his parents Mike & Gladys Fisher of Bluefield, WV. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Long Fisher, of 39 years of the home and his son, Michael Fisher (Jennifer), of Bryan, Texas. A sister, Mrs Judith Fletcher (Carl), of Bluefield, WV. Two nieces, Danita Fletcher-Royston and Carla Chafin, and a nephew, William Patton. Bill was a graduate of Bluefield High School and Bluefield State College, Bluefield, WV with an associate degree in Electrical Engineering. He retired from American Electric Power after 41 years of service, most of which was in Bluefield, WV until he was transferred to Laredo, TX in 2000 where he retired. Bill was an active bowler at Mountaineer Lanes in Bluefield, WV where he met his wife. He was also an active shooter and member of the Triangle Sportsmans Club in Tazewell, VA and also the Laredo Rifle & Pristol Club in Laredo. He was also a life member of the A.A.R.L. and was a former member of the amateur radio club in Bluefield, WV, and Laredo, Texas. He was currently an active member of the Bryan Amateur Radio Club in Bryan, Texas where he served as Treasurer until his present illness. Bill had a passion for motorcycles and was instrumental, in conjunction with several other motorcycle riders, in starting a chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association in Laredo, Texas. He was a former member of Edgemont Baptist Church in Bluefield, WV, Parkview Baptist Church, Bluefield, VA, Maranatha Baptist Church, Princeton, WV, United Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church in Laredo. He was currently a member of First Baptist Church in Caldwell, Texas and served as a deacon. He had many hobbies including wood working, leather working, stained glass, and most recently had started a small business creating jewelry from fused glass.³ He was born on April 15, 1948 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.³ He married Joyce Ellen Long, daughter of Ernest Marshall Long and Violet Thelma Ellen Poff, in April, 1976.^1,2,3,4 William Michael "Bill" Fisher died on October 26, 2015 at Tunis, Burleson Co., Texas, at age 67.³

     William Alfred "Willie" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on February 1, 1930 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,4 He died on September 22, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 228-30-8817.¹⁴ Norris Edward Poff was buried at Franklin Memorial Park, Virgil Goode Highway, Rocky Mount, Franklin Co., Virginia.^1,7 He was born on October 20, 1928 at Roanoke, Virginia.^14,1,2,4,5,6 He married Joan "Jo" Manning, daughter of Grover Wade Manning and Retha Allen Boone, on June 23, 1950 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^15,1,2,3,7 Norris Edward Poff died on April 22, 1987 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 58.^1,3,5,7 He Norris Edward Poff, age 58, of 924 Colbourne Ave., Vinton, died Wednesday, April 22, 1987, at his home. He was retired from Healthco Dental Supply. A veteran of the Korean war and a member of the Vinton Moose Lodge, V.F.W. AM VET. He was also a member of the Red Hill Church of the Brethren. Surviving are his wife, Joan M. Poff; daughter and son-in-law, Jerry and Edward Kirk, Thaxton; son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Sherry Poff, Pittsford, N.Y; daughter and son-in-law, Molly and Michael Wood, Glen Allen, Va; daughter, Cindy Poff, Vinton; mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Poff, Boones Mill; six sisters, Mrs. Sam (Margaret) Hofawger, North Carolina; Mrs. Billy (Everlene) Altice, Mrs. Marlene Moore, both of Rocky Mount; Mrs. Billy (Peggy) Walters, Richmond; Mrs. James (Carolyn) Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. Ronald (Barbara) Turner, Boones Mill; four grandchildren, Heather and Heidi Kirk, Brian Wood, and Edward Poff, Jr., two step-grandchildren, Karen and Evan Kirk; mother-in-law, Mrs. G. W. Manning, Boones Mill. Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park. on April 23, 1987.⁷

     Margaret Lee Poff was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, 6850 University Parkway, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^2,11 She was born on April 26, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,11 As of January 1, 1946,her married name was Hofawger.⁸ She married Samuel Lee "Sam" Hofawger on January 1, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{12,4,5,6,13,8,2} Margaret Lee Poff died on June 24, 2018 at North Carolina at age 91.^2,11 She Mrs. Margaret Lee Poff Hofawger, 91, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. She was born April 26, 1927 in Roanoke, VA to the late Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown Poff. In her early years, during WWII, Margaret worked in both a sewing factory and a factory that produced tires for the military. She later became the manager for the Salem Virginia VA Hospital Credit Union before working as a realtor for 10 years. Margaret was a faithful member of Macedonia Baptist Church and enjoyed painting, coloring, word puzzles, and playing solitaire. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Lee Hofawger; two brothers, Norris Poff and William Poff; and two sisters, Peggy Walters and Everlene Altice. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Brenda LaPrade (Danny) and Tena Edmondson (Steve); four grandchildren: Daniel S. LaPrade Jr. (Teressa), Dana Beck (Joseph), Tony Patterson Jr. (Ashley), and Crystal Patterson; seven great-grandchildren; and three sisters: Marlene Moore, Carolyn Blackwell (Robert), and Barbara Bradford (Roger). Burial will follow at Crestview Memorial Park. on June 27, 2018.²

     His Social Security Number was 229-14-4204.⁸ Samuel Lee "Sam" Hofawger was buried at Crestview Memorial Park, 6850 University Parkway, Rural Hall, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^5,9 He was born on July 29, 1921 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia.^8,5,9,7 He married Margaret Lee Poff, daughter of Grifton Andy Poff and Effie Lee Brown, on January 1, 1946 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{1,2,3,4,5,10,6} Samuel Lee "Sam" Hofawger died on December 3, 2010 at North Carolina at age 89.^8,5,9 He Sargeant First Class Samuel Lee Hofawger, 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 3, 2010. He was born July 29, 1921 in Roanoke, VA to John Albert and Elizabeth Fisher Hofawger. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, the Virginia National Guard for 22 years, and in the Army Reserve for seven years thru 1981. He was a planner estimator with the Veterans Administration in Salem and Richmond, VA for 32 years. Sam was a certified locksmith and was the inventor of the electric lock for elevators for the Veterans Administration. He also worked in the 80's and 90's as assistant manager of Mini Storages. Sam was a speaker for school projects concerning his experiences in WWII. He started a Boy Scout Troop at the Brethren in Christ Church in Roanoke, VA. He was of the Baptist Faith and was a registered deacon in Chesterfield County, VA. He leaves behind his wife of 64 years, Margaret Poff Hofawger; two daughters, Brenda (Danny) LaPrade and Tena (Steve) Edmondson; four grandchildren, Dana (Joseph) Beck, Danny (Teressa) LaPrade, Jr., Tony Patterson, and Crystal Patterson; seven great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters, Ollie Campbell, Lottie Bynum, Nell Ulrey, and Daisy Harshbarger Rhoades, and two brothers, George Jayhue Hofawger, and John Madison Hofawger. Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Park in Rural Hall. on December 5, 2010.⁵

     Robert Lee Gowen was buried at Gowen Family Cemetery, on Rt 820 near Rt 657, Gladstone, Nelson Co., Virginia.^10,11,5,12 He was born on April 26, 1887 at Lovingston, Nelson Co., Virginia; His WWI Draft Registration card and death certificate have a birth date of May 1, 1886 and his WWII Draft card has a date of May 1, 1888.^8,1,13,9,5 He married Liza Gertrude Tyree before 1915.⁵ Robert Lee Gowen married Hattie Ella Tyree, daughter of Joseph Marshall Tyree and Georgianna Tyree, circa 1925.^2,3,4,14,6 Robert Lee Gowen died on March 18, 1958 at Amherst, Amherst Co., Virginia, at age 70.⁵

     Marlene LaFay "Molly" "Mama" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ She and David Eugene Moore were divorced.^6,9 Marlene LaFay "Molly" "Mama" Poff was born on May 17, 1932 at Roanoke, Virginia.^10,5 As of June 11, 1949,her married name was Moore.⁵ She married David Eugene Moore on June 11, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^5,6 Marlene LaFay "Molly" "Mama" Poff died on January 13, 2020 at Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 87.⁶ She Marlene "Molly" LaFay Poff Moore, age 87, of Rocky Mount, went to be with the Lord after a courageous fight with her illness on Monday, January 13, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grifton and Effie Poff; former husband, David Eugene Moore; brother and wife, Norris Poff (Joan); sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret (Sam), Everlene (Billy), and Peggy (Billy); and brothers-in-law, James Conner, Ronnie Turner, Damon and Norman Moore. She is survived by her daughter, Sonya Harris (Scott); grandchildren, Jennifer and Taylor; great-grandchildren, Caitlin and Carter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn (Robert) and Barbara (Roger); and former sisters-in-law, Irene and Dee Moore. Marlene retired from DuPont with 36 ½ years of service and from Wal-Mart with about 18 years of service where she was known as "The Wal-Mart Lady." She also volunteered at the Franklin Memorial Hospital for 20 years. She was a special mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Molly drove a racecar, raced in roller derbies, and loved bowling. She also enjoyed yard work and loved to stay busy. Molly was a very hard worker. She attended Woodlawn Baptist Church until her health declined and she went into Red Oak Manor. The family would like to thank all of those at Red Oak Manor, Franklin Memorial Hospital, and Medi Hospice for their kindness and love. A graveside service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Park. on January 14, 2020.⁶